Life...

Today marks the one year anniversary of my dad's passing. I can't believe how quickly the time has flown, seemed like only a few months ago that he left us.

Missed him dearly but the thought that he is now with his Maker and no longer has to suffer gives me much peace.

But it also leaves me to question why we are put here on earth? Why does God bring us to earth only to take us away again? We only have one shot at this life and will need to make full use of it. What do we want others to remember us when we leave this earth? Do we want to leave a lasting legacy? How do we leave a mark? All the material possessions that we have accumulated will amount to nothing as we will have to leave them behind.

At the end of the day, the whole thought process can become too convoluted and morbid. I believe it should be Carpe Diem, do the best we can, contribute back to society, be a positive role model for the younger generation, learn from the older generation and try to make this place a better place to live.

As the late Michael Jackson once sang... "Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race.... "