On Memorial Day, it’s always good to take time to reflect. A mighty host of very brave men and women have given so much more than I ever will to protect and preserve our freedom and this country (and peace around the world).
I invariably ask “what can I do?” as a civilian, as someone living in the suburbs, moaning about the price of gas and a gallon of milk, watching never-ending sitcoms and television dramas and smacking the snooze button more times each morning than I care to count (or share).
I always realize that I can do what many of our veterans could not. I get to live a full life.
And then I always think what does that mean? And what would that mean to someone who gave their life?
I think it comes back to childhood. Life less complicated, life with mom, life with summer and spring and fall and everything was clear, or somewhat clear. The adults had their problems and life issues — as a child, I got to play and dream.
And then I found this video of Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon professor who is hoping to live until Father’s Day this year. He has terminal cancer. But instead of talking about cancer, he’s talking about life and what life means.
This is not a quick video, but it’s so good. Might be worth taking some time.
Got dreams? Watch this.
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