Monday, November 30, 2009

Relevance

One of my closest friends just lost her grandmother. I know it's heart-wrenching. At moments like these, we're forced to look at the roles people play in our lives and their relevance. I'm a firm believer that most people don't realize what they have until it's gone. I never understood why it would take losing something to appreciate that same thing. Truth is, I'm guilty of it too. However, I think once I lost my mom, my entire perspective changed. But even though I learned one of life's toughest lesson's, I find myself in the remedial refresher course more often than I'd like. I guess the real lesson wasn't so much about never taking things for granted rather than being mindful. So I get it. I think I may have even passed the class with a decent grade, but the real question is, did you?

So to my homie, my heart goes out to you. I understand, and you've got a great support system besides myself to hold you down. To the others that may read this, don't let a bad circumstance remind you of what you've got. Lauryn Hill said "Tell'em...tell'em you love them, tell'em you need them." Be mindful

A few of my close friends come to mind right now, and to y'all, I send the same message. I understand, and I'm rocking out with you. 1 L-O-V-E

PS: Listening to Kanye's "Say You Will"

1 comment:

kiastar said...

I agree with you, Shake. Most people don't know what they've got til it's gone. I've taken many things for granted, thinking it will always be around, like, my health for one. But you know what, being mindful is the first step. Taking action is the next. It makes no difference to know better but not do better. I know this post isn't really about "that" and I too send my condolences out to your friend.