The Oxford dictionary’s definition of
a bucket list is...a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes
to have or accomplish during their lifetime. Things you might find on a bucket
list... Travel, Learn a language, Live in a foreign country, Become a
millionaire, Run a marathon, Swim with dolphins, Climb a mountain, Sky dive etc
etc etc.
With so many young lives being lost
on our streets it got me thinking about my own bucket list and in the aftermath
of yet another killing would it remain the same? Would there be some major
changes? Would my focus be on external factors? or would my focus become more
internalised on family and friends?
My conclusion was unanimous, family
and friends would be prioritised over any other achievements as born out in the
coming together of so many communities after the loss of these young lives. I
say this to say, isn’t it interesting how it can take something major like the street violence that we’re witnessing for us to get a handle on what’s important and
what really matters.
Telling a spouse, sibling, child how
much we love them, asking for and receiving forgiveness. Being
grateful for where we are and what we have. Having the opportunity to spend
quality time with those we say we love and care for. Having those memorable
photos and mementos of the times where we celebrated together, laughed, cried
and danced together all in the name of love and life.
As we enter into a new week let’s
save a thought for all the family members who are left behind to pick up the
pieces and make sense out of the nonsense.
Let’s determine to put things right
within our own lives and that of our families and friends. For none of us are
promised tomorrow, so let’s make the rest of our life the best of our life.
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