The sun was shining on my face as I stood in the driveway this morning and even though it was a bit nippy outside - I had this feeling of euphoria come over me. It IS truly special to be alive! To be a part of this big picture. To live is cool, but to be ALIVE is something else. It made me think about what keeps folks wanting to live. What is it that motivates you to feel the blessing of life and do the best you can to show your appreciate for the gift of life - because it’s not your right and as we know folks challenge it and push the envelope on it all the time.
I’d love to see some of your reasons and they don’t have to be deep, they don’t have to be profound or spiritual in nature - just what triggers you to LIVE!
(in no particular order)
1. To see my Grand babies
2. To see what could possibly be the final Mike J & his brothers concert
3. To see mini-me go to the prom
4. To see my mom’s face when she see’s her first Great Grand Child
5. To be a part of a mass family healing
6. To one day see a stomach with no rolls
7. Muscadine Season
8. Mothers Day
9. Week long cruises
10. Shopping
11. Plaques on the walls with Educational Degrees
12. Because they keep making….SHOES!
13. There might be a Black President (or Vice President) one day
14. My lottery numbers might hit
15. Rap Music might get relevant again
16. Black People might actually have quality TV and be on quality TV
17. Sindbad’s Old School Concerts might come back
18. My mom might get the accolades she deserves
19. I might actually write a book
20. Bouquets of fresh flowers - so what they die - I LOVE THEM!
21. Hearing your JAM and it take you to all sorts of wonderful memories
22. Waking up next to Caun
23. I have so much more to learn
24. Because I want to go over and remember my past
25. Anticipating the greatness that will be Mini-me