"Life is Beautiful"
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First, if you have never seen this movie: please watch. It is on my favorite inspirational films and changed my perspective on many things.
While I was home in the States for a few weeks, I took 50% of that time to ponder about my life. Nothing in general, it's usually what people dwell on: their past, their mistakes, their relationships, their ups, their downs, their futures, their destinies. Most of my thoughts consisted of the steps I've taken in my 19 years of life. I looked back at the places I've been and the people I've met. Truly incredible. I'm amazed at how every day of my life has been perfectly brought together to make something extraordinary.
Maybe the fact that I'm going to be 20 in May has made me think a little bit more. I know, I know, it's not that old. However, I want the next 20 years of my life to be so much more than the first. I can only hope that I will be radical in love, in hope, in peace, in service, in humility, in justice, in decisions, in faith, etc.
The most ideal moment I saw of how special, significant, and beautiful life is when I was writing the tram in the Atlanta airport. I was standing next to an older gentleman who was sitting in a wheelchair, holding a cane. He probably could have been a war veteran. Although his back was hunched a little bit, his skin looked weathered and wrinkled...his eyes sparkled. Then there was this beautiful baby girl. She had big brown eyes, a soft face, she basically resembled a baby doll. As the tram rolled on the baby kept studying the older man. She couldn't take her eyes off of him. The older man slowly raised his hand to wave at the baby. The little one kept watching him as he waved his hand. After a few seconds, she raised her pudgy little hand and waved back. At the same time, they both smiled.
Of course, I teared up. It was so unreal for some reason. To me, it was almost like they were acknowledging each other's presence and how precious it was. The man looked at the baby with such joy as if he were excited for all the things ahead of her. The baby looked at the man with such awe as if she wanted to know what his story was.
We all have horribly bad times throughout our life that seem unbearable, but do we ever think of those moments of undefiled happiness? These are the moments that have given our stories hope and a reason for continuing on. So simply, no better words-
Life is beautiful.
While I was home in the States for a few weeks, I took 50% of that time to ponder about my life. Nothing in general, it's usually what people dwell on: their past, their mistakes, their relationships, their ups, their downs, their futures, their destinies. Most of my thoughts consisted of the steps I've taken in my 19 years of life. I looked back at the places I've been and the people I've met. Truly incredible. I'm amazed at how every day of my life has been perfectly brought together to make something extraordinary.
Maybe the fact that I'm going to be 20 in May has made me think a little bit more. I know, I know, it's not that old. However, I want the next 20 years of my life to be so much more than the first. I can only hope that I will be radical in love, in hope, in peace, in service, in humility, in justice, in decisions, in faith, etc.
The most ideal moment I saw of how special, significant, and beautiful life is when I was writing the tram in the Atlanta airport. I was standing next to an older gentleman who was sitting in a wheelchair, holding a cane. He probably could have been a war veteran. Although his back was hunched a little bit, his skin looked weathered and wrinkled...his eyes sparkled. Then there was this beautiful baby girl. She had big brown eyes, a soft face, she basically resembled a baby doll. As the tram rolled on the baby kept studying the older man. She couldn't take her eyes off of him. The older man slowly raised his hand to wave at the baby. The little one kept watching him as he waved his hand. After a few seconds, she raised her pudgy little hand and waved back. At the same time, they both smiled.
Of course, I teared up. It was so unreal for some reason. To me, it was almost like they were acknowledging each other's presence and how precious it was. The man looked at the baby with such joy as if he were excited for all the things ahead of her. The baby looked at the man with such awe as if she wanted to know what his story was.
We all have horribly bad times throughout our life that seem unbearable, but do we ever think of those moments of undefiled happiness? These are the moments that have given our stories hope and a reason for continuing on. So simply, no better words-
Life is beautiful.
Wow...baby...wow!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't be prouder of you as your Daddy, and I will pray that Papa gives you the most incredible next 20! What a journey it will be!
Love ya!
P. Dids