I’ve spent some time listening, reading, and just taking in all the sports commentary and posts I’ve seen online in recent days following the tragic accident that killed Kobe Bryant and 8 others Sunday afternoon.
I can’t remember in my lifetime a loss like this of a person that has brought so many people out to share thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. I’m not a huge NBA fan, but I always admire greatness, and anyone who can win 5 titles and have a work-ethic like Kobe will most certainly inspire a generation.
The biggest thing that stands out to me is the sheer amount of people who have come out and talked about how precious life really is and how we are not guaranteed tomorrow. One radio host said upon reading the news, he immediately went downstairs and hugged both of his kids and kissed his wife.
We are not promised tomorrow. There are some people in our life we think will always be there or we think nothing can happen to us. All we can do is learn to forgive, not take people for granted, and develop the best relationships possible.
We know Kobe was not the only person on that helicopter and anytime children pass too soon is a punch to the gut. I laid in bed and prayed over both my sons Monday night asking God to protect them, keep them safe, and keep me in their lives.
I heard radio host Evan Cohen talk about how this event puts life into perspective. We often have so much worry in our lives especially about little things which can cause so much anxiety in ourselves and families. He mentioned how every person on that helicopter would take all those worries to be alive again.
Let’s stop and appreciate every person in our life and everything going on around us. Be present…engaged…feel the moment (not record the moment). We are not promised tomorrow so instead of waiting to tell someone you love them or taking them for granted…make their day & tell them now, text someone, reach out any way you can and enjoy every precious moment with your family. Of course, if you’re already doing that…keep it going as you are in inspiration to us all. Every tear, every tantrum, every problem, every worry can be solved or somehow managed but most of all…you are alive & you are breathing.
