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Meaning in Death=Meaning in Life
Vince Valle
Monday of this week I witnessed something devastating while attending
a work related function. We were just finishing dinner while we
listened to our speaker's words when she suddenly collapsed. Of
course, we were all concerned and alarmed but the consensus was
that she fainted from nerves and possibly the heat.
In her mid 40's, this woman had died from an aneurysm right in front
of us all. It is not often that anyone witnesses such a moment.
I've been thinking about this all week, trying to make
some sort of sense out of the situation. I did not know her
personally but what I saw was a very personal thing. I know that
there was not one person in the room that was not moved or
affected, no matter how hardened by their own lives they'd become. I
couldn't pray enough for her and her family. A young, beautiful
person who volunteered her time to help children. According to those
people who worked with her, she was so interested everyone around her
and their well being. I decided to write about this in order to work
out what it has caused me to feel.
Death that evening had happened in literally a second. How much more
REAL does the proof need to be in order to remind us to live in the
present. Each second of our existence is a gift to us. We always
here people say, "You never know..." and they are right! This
experience has changed me. While I feel what I witnessed was
devastating, in some way, sharing in that person's "crossing over
to the other side" was meaningful to me. I've been looking at my life
and the people, the moments, the things all in it. I called my
parents the next day and just remind them how much I love and
appreciate them.
Consider for a moment that you will be gone by the end of next week.
What will you do before that time? What is suddenly important? What
is suddenly NOT important? Where is the REAL value in your life
right now? This exercise helps expose all those hollow things in
your life: The abuse from your manager; The new car that you
want but don't need; Those new shoes you must have; The person who
cut you off in traffic; Your worry about what other people think of
you; A friends annoying habits; you get the picture. How important
are they in comparison to the big picture of your life and those
around you.
When is the last time that you looked at your spouse or partner
directly in the eyes and told them you love them? When you are
walking, stop and actually take a moment to look at the sunrise or
sunset; what do you feel? Who are the people in your life that make
you feel great?-spend more time with them. When you are jogging in
the morning, instead of looking down when you pass someone, look up
and smile-say hello and see how good it makes you feel to connect
with that person. Get down on the floor with your dog or cat and
play. Go out to your garden and watch the bees and butterflies up
close. Hold the door for someone or give up your seat on
the train or bus. Actually LISTEN to the person you are talking
with, they have something to say. Climb a tree with your son or
daughter, niece or nephew. Write an email and send it to everyone in
your address book, thanking them for being a part of your life and
asking them to pass it on. If you'd like, share this story along with
the email you send.
I want my experience to send a message to as many people as
possible. Every moment we have in this life is a gift for
us to make something out of. Love those gifts and everyone and
everything within them. I challenge everyone to reflect
on this note and pass it on.
Vince is a Career and Personal Coach and Technical Recruiter in New
Jersey. Vince works with his clients to help them create focus and
achieve goals in areas such as career, life situations, communication
and relationships. To learn more about Career & Life Coaching please
visit his website: http://www.forwardcoaching.com |
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