What Moves You?
Posted on July 29, 2008
Filed Under Off the beaten path
I’m not sure if I’m going through a mid-life crisis or if I’ve just been touched by certain people or events lately. Either way, as a man, husband and father approaching his mid-forties…in a couple of years…or at least that’s what I tell my wife, I feel like I’ve found some clarity around what’s important and what’s not. Daily I’m reminded how blessed I am as I watch my children and am able to spend time with them and my wife. No matter how crappy life is around me, they continually raise me up and leave me thankful for all that I have.
So for today, I thought I would share two stories that moved me and although they’re somewhat similar they moved in very different ways. I hope they move you too.
The first is the Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon professor who recently died of cancer at 47. Much important than Pausch’s passing was what he accomplished after receiving the news that he only had a little time left to live. His story makes me want to do more, to be more. You can read the entire story here.
The second story is that of Mike Guglielmucci. You can see and hear Mike’s story here. Mike is a worship leader and song writer. He too is battling cancer and has found a unique way to deal with his illness and inspire many at the same time. I challenge you to listen to his story and music and not be moved. Be sure to have Kleenex close by.
Until next time…
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