I think that most people there can be a love/hate relationship with this quote. Because let’s talk about the reality. We never fully appreciate what we have till it is gone. Its when we loose something like a job, person, family member, friend, or even a public figure in our life that we then start reflecting and focusing on the good and good things there was about it all.

With in the last few years I feel like with social media and everything out there, there has just been so much more darkness brought to surface in this world that I know personally it dims my light. We have every update on danger, tragedy, celebrations, loss, scandal, natural disaster, car crashes, arrests, shooting and so much more literally being updated at our fingertips that at times yes I am thankful so I can know if my loved ones are ok but then in the other hand I am constantly worried about my loved ones because of it.

Why is it only until someone passes do we celebrate and dig deeper to know the good they have done? Yesterday Kobe Bryant along with one of his daughters and seven others were involved in a helicopter crash where all 9 did not make it. All day yesterday there were updates, clips, announcements, stories, and reflections of his life. He was a good man, father, husband, friend, basketball player, and inspiration. We have watched him grow up in front of the cameras facing allegations, scandal, and hardships but we have to remember that he is human. Why is it at the end is only when we realize that. Every day that crap is going on is a bunch of “nobodies” lives and no one cares.

At the end of it all is always the same thing. We hear and receive messages that say “Life is too short, so hold, hug, and love the ones around you even closer today.” Why is it at the end that is said? What if when life is brought into this world, an accomplishment made, a monumental moment, or Ah Ha is made that we say, ” Remember life is short and should always be celebrated and focused on the good and taught to love one another. To not see differences in people but what we all have in common. A heart, a mind, and the endless possibilities that we have when we focus on the good and are taught love.”

Could you imagine the mind set change in this world of darkness if we just loved and lifted each other up. I can’t imagine what everyones families are going through after this loss. My hope for this world is that myself included, we can not always wait for a moment like this to lift up and celebrate the lost but look around and get to know the people around us and that we look up too and celebrate each other now, inspire now, love, now, change now.