Life is Short- So Spend It Wisely

Christina Grimmie (google images)
 

     On June 11^th, 2016, Christina Grimmie- a Season 6 finalist on The Voice was shot and killed while signing autographs after a concert in Florida.  As of this writing, the assailant (who killed himself) has been identified without a motive given for the attack.  I am sure that as the days unfold, the reason for this senseless killing will be uncovered.  However, at the end of the day no matter who says what about whom, one thing remains certain- life is short, so spend it wisely.

     Our time on this Earth is a precious gift that should not be wasted sitting on the sidelines watching life pass us by.  We are given an opportunity to chase our dreams with what should be the sole purpose of making this world a better place to live before we leave it.  Often times I have seen or heard others incessantly bemoan their fate, while simultaneously pointing a finger to cast blame elsewhere.  Heck, I was one of those people who did just that, and can’t help but think how this served no good purpose.  One might say I lost many life points along the way.  However, all was not lost.

     Two years ago it was the stark reality that I suffered from PTSD that awakened the healing spirit within and brought me to my senses.  No longer will I point the blame, as I control how I react to what happens 100% of the time.  If there are bumps in the road, I will learn and grow from them- never to cast shadows on someone else.  Most likely on the morning Miss Grimmie woke up, she never thought it would be her last day among the living.  Yet at the tender age of 22, her music left an indelible mark on this world as well as the following she gathered along the way.  Surely, she made a difference in at least one person’s life by giving them hope through her voice.  Her mission to better this world albeit short, was accomplished.

     One of my favorite Zac Brown Band pieces titled “Lance’s Song” emphasizes the point of chasing your dreams because you never know when your time is up.  Lance (a musician and a friend of the ZBB), was returning home from a gig he played at a small venue, fell asleep while driving, and was killed.  Zac penned a most beautiful and thought-provoking tribute to a friend.

     Two individuals, from different genres had the same dream of changing the world with their music.  The question remains- What will you do?  Let the world pass you by, or heal it through the power of your dreams?  I leave the answer up to you my readers, but I choose the latter.

 

 

 

In health and wellness,

Tim