A former colleague of mine passed away from cancer today. He was 30 and is survived by his wife and 3 little children under the age of 5. Although we worked together, I didn't really know him personally except that he was heavily into DJ-ing, fantasy football and loved big houses. But I still feel a heaviness and my heart goes out to his family, especially his little kids who will have no memory of him when they grow up, except from pictures and stories told to them. I feel a void inside and can't help thinking what if it happened to myself or someone I knew closely. I really don't know how I would handle something like this.
I am reminded that life can be every bit as fragile as it is resilient. Every bit as empty as it is full. Every bit as ephemeral as long-lasting. And we must never take it for granted. It reinforces my belief that we must follow our dreams and passions and live every day like it's the last one. It also reinforces my belief that we must expand our mental boundaries and get rid of pettiness from our hearts. In the grand scheme of things, the time and effort spent on pettiness is entirely wasteful. I am truly thankful for the wonderful life I've had so far and for my family and friends.
And always remember - Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around. (Vanilla Sky)
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