There is a certain defining moment that I can remember having a big impact on me, and changing my life.
In the fall of 2011, I was laid off from my seasonal work, as expected, and looking forward to some Joe time. As it turns out, I didn't do much of anything. I spent most of my time sleeping, watching movies, playing video games, and found myself falling into a mild depression.
Then it happened. I received the most devastating news of my life. My best friend informed me that his infant daughter had died in her sleep the night before. I was horrified and stricken with grief for my friends. I felt helpless. I had no words. I spent the next 2 days avoiding everything and everyone simply because I was in shock.
During that time, doing the same as usual, watching movies, I happened upon Ghandi. Ghandi was a man who lived a long and full life. He led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
I was sad that baby Sierra had never got the chance to live her life. Never did a thing for her self, or made a choice, and maybe never even had a thought of her own.
At 28, I was sad to look around my room and see where I was in my life. Filling my days with meaningless activity, and feeling like I was not appreciating my life.
I made a decision at that time. I decided that my life would be appreciated by me, if nobody else. I decided that I would spend my time living and loving, experiencing everything I can. I would seek inspiration, and maybe inspire others along the way.
I realized that every moment of life is precious and that living in gratitude will be the key to a fulfilling life.
Sierra may have lived only 70 days, but it was long enough to touch my heart, and inspire my life.
May we all be grateful for every day we are alive.
<3 Joe
In the fall of 2011, I was laid off from my seasonal work, as expected, and looking forward to some Joe time. As it turns out, I didn't do much of anything. I spent most of my time sleeping, watching movies, playing video games, and found myself falling into a mild depression.
Then it happened. I received the most devastating news of my life. My best friend informed me that his infant daughter had died in her sleep the night before. I was horrified and stricken with grief for my friends. I felt helpless. I had no words. I spent the next 2 days avoiding everything and everyone simply because I was in shock.
During that time, doing the same as usual, watching movies, I happened upon Ghandi. Ghandi was a man who lived a long and full life. He led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
I was sad that baby Sierra had never got the chance to live her life. Never did a thing for her self, or made a choice, and maybe never even had a thought of her own.
At 28, I was sad to look around my room and see where I was in my life. Filling my days with meaningless activity, and feeling like I was not appreciating my life.
I made a decision at that time. I decided that my life would be appreciated by me, if nobody else. I decided that I would spend my time living and loving, experiencing everything I can. I would seek inspiration, and maybe inspire others along the way.
I realized that every moment of life is precious and that living in gratitude will be the key to a fulfilling life.
Sierra may have lived only 70 days, but it was long enough to touch my heart, and inspire my life.
May we all be grateful for every day we are alive.
<3 Joe
Beautiful Joe.... These struggles these pains are what help us see the beauty of life...How we grow if we look at the lesson.... No matter how painful there is something good..... You made Sierra existence matter..... Keep building.... Xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiring post, Joe. Take care.
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