Time 05/14/2010
I happened to be driving today at the time KFI broadcast the live sentencing phase of a criminal, the confessed murderer and rapist of Amber Dubois and Chelsea King. The parents testimonies were heart wrenching and the lifetime of pain they will have to endure is something no one should have to go through. There was a lot of specifics mentioned by the girls loved ones about the little things that will be missed. In this case their time was cut pointlessly short by a selfish, evil criminal. I often think a lot about time, how we all too often waste it, take it for granted and of course realize our mistakes when there's no time left. God forbid should anything like this ever happen to our loved ones. How many times have we witnessed or experienced people and events that have made us and others realize what's really important? Why must tragedy be our wake up call. What is really important to you? Who in your life are you not giving your time to that you would regret if they were no longer around? Are you taking your loved ones for granted? Are you aware of the temporal world in which we all live and that the time we have here to live, love and work passionately to make a difference is very short? This is probably not a typical politically charged Young Republican post that would be expected here but I hope you find this relevant in your lives as Republicans and otherwise. There are people in your life right now that love you and need your attention, give it to them now before its too late and repeat it again tomorrow. There is something that you could be doing right now that you care about that will bring you a lifetime of fulfillment, don't miss your opportunity. You can avoid future regret and pain right now by taking the time everyday to remind yourself of what's important in your life consciously. Its different for everyone and its Gods plan for purpose in our lives. We must be the change we wish to see in the world - Gandhi Often we find ourselves hesitant to say something or take a stand because of the anxiety we feel about how others may percieve us. That can be a good thing but don't allow embarassment to hold you back from what is good and righteous. Courage doesn't come easy but you would be amazed how mustering the courage to say kind words to someone can really make the difference in their lives and yours. Be aware all the time of who is around you and how you can find ways to be kind to others. Be creative. May Amber Dubois and Chelsea King find eternal peace. I pray that their parents one day find joy in their lives again because I would imagine just moving one foot in front of the other for them right now is nothing short of a tremendous effort. I hope that the potential criminals of the world think twice about performing evil acts and follow a different path that doesn't involve destroying lives. Out of respect to Amber and Chelsea's parents I made sure that the name of their daughter's killer doesn't get a plug here. 1 Comment | EditorNathan A. Miller ArchivesMarch 2011 CategoriesAll |
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