In the words of J. Cole, “No such thing as a life that’s better than yours. Love yourz”
Life is truly the most unpredictable things. We never know where it takes us and when it is ready to wrap up the show. This year has been bittersweet in every sense of the word. For some it is a year of self-discovery and realignment, and for others it has been a year of trial after trial. We are finally in December and as many look back at the year, there is one thing that I realized I needed to do more; cherish the people in my life more, even the face of times where I am disconnected from them.
2020 has been a trying year especially when it comes to the lives that were taken from us. Recently, a loss hit closer to home than I thought. As I sat looking back at this person’s life and our relationship, I realized that it was nothing but beautiful memories of laughter, love and just genuine love. This person had a deep love for my family and became family as well, and as we laid him to rest there was one major realization that I had. We often hold unto memories which is always beautiful, but how often do we couple that with verbalizing how much those memories mean to us or what kind of weight they hold in our lives.
Although memories are etched in our hearts and minds, it is equally important to tell those who are part of it how important and cherished they are. As we laid our friend and brother to rest, I remembered all the moments shared and in the bottom of my heart I regretted not telling him how much they meant to me. One can never know what is in your heart and mind until you tell them and I feel it is crucial that people begin to tell those around them what they truly mean to them and share those beautiful moments with each other.
As we are soon walking into a new year, I hope that we start cultivating the culture of being vocal about the appreciation we have for the people in our lives. We have all seen and learned from this year that life is unpredictable and how tomorrow is truly never promised. The legacy you leave starts now and it all starts with the people who know you the most and if you don’t tell them how much they mean to you, there’s a piece of your legacy that might be overlooked. Remember to love, cherish, appreciate and pray for those you care for. It is never too early or too late to tell someone how much they mean to you.
Written in loving memory of Edmond Kabasha.
Rest in eternal peace brother.
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