Wednesday, March 21, 2007


I'll never forget the eulogy at a friend's funeral...

Why is it so easy to forget the people we don't see everyday and to take for granted the people we do see?


I never want to feel that way again. I try to remind myself of this everyday. Life is far too short. Say what I mean and mean what I feel.

This is one of my dear friends...Pheesher...skiing in Vail New Years 2006. Big hugs!!

Namaste.

Alikona

4 comments:

adam said...

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for that eulogy. I guess that the best answer is to make a conscious decision to change. One of my goals is to stay in touch with my friends and family, even though many of them are faraway. And you are so right: Life is far too short!

Anonymous said...

The answer is simple - we are all busy people and basically self-absorbed - but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't make the daily effort to touch the lives of those we love. I am taken with your spirit - your thoughtful kindness for others, getting past "why me?", & joy in working with kids. You remind me so much of my daughter who is this incredible human being of whom I am very proud. I am happy to have met you. You are welcome at my house below Mission Peak anytime to shower, change, sleep...

Alikona said...

I know, it's definitely a tough quandrary Adam. Good for you to make that decision...it's not easy but we can change. ;)

Smiles,
Kona

Alikona said...

Hey...ah shucks, thanks for the sweet, kind words. Is that you Jerry? And thanks so much for the generous offer...I just may take you up on it as I LOVED running MP.

And I totally agree. You are right on the money about busy self-absorption. Only we do have the power to change, to step back and become absorbed in the lives of those people who matter most to us.

Peace and hugs,
Kona