I remember when the “Things before You Die” trend started.
“25 things to do before you die.”
“10 things to eat before you die.”
“100 places to go… and yada yada.”
Reading them use to perplex me in college. So many options and so many experiences you could have. It almost feels suffocating to read them. I didn’t desire to do most of them but felt a strange obligation to run around doing as much as I could.
Have you ever notice how the obligation to the idea of experiences grows on itself? They satisfy your heart for a short lived time then leave you empty. Tell people about it and then it’s on to the next one. I find that feeling robs the quality of my life more than it adds.
But where do we go from here? How do I encourage boldness in life with out experiences? I didn’t know…
This morning I went to a cross cultured Thai wedding in a Lahu village. Because so many guests were from Singapore the sermon before the ceremony was in English.
“People don’t really want the certificate or trophy. They really want their family to be there when they receive it. Perhaps the family would rally around if we just learned to satisfy each others needs for love instead of chasing experiences. If you support another’s dreams and visions you never know how they will excel “
Wow.
One thing to do before you die:
1. Love
So often we get caught up in running from the one thing we desire most. Bucket lists, plans, agendas, calendars, numbers, and on, and on, and on…
They will remember us by our love… go spend time with that person. See ya later.
