Warning. I dont typically post anything this sappy and sentimental, but its a beautiful day and I feel like posting something personal. When I was around 21 years old, two young men beat and robbed me and two people I care about greatly. I was pistol whipped, on my knees with my face shoved into the road, a knee in my back and a .45 to the back of my head. Shoot him! was all I heard. My mind went completely blank. It was the calmest feeling I have ever felt in my life. It was like everything just washed away and I accepted, right then and there, that this was how my life was going to end. And, somehow, within all that chaos, I was completely at peace with that thought. I really was. Obviously, the kid didnt pull the trigger. You wouldnt be reading this dribble if he had. The next morning, when I woke up, I remember thinking to myself how lucky I was to be able to actually wake up again. Every day since then, and on a daily basis, Ive always tried to remind myself that this life is a gift. And one we shouldnt waste worrying about petty things that dont add up to anything truly important in this world. Trust me...this is an ongoing lesson for me. I am truly inspired by the people I have come across in this life and grateful for the opportunity to share experiences with all of you. I mean, seriously...Think about the set of circumstances over the course of many different generations that had to occur for you to be here today. Its a sociological/physiological equation of randomness that had to occur for me to sit here and post this right now. Family and friends connect us. Time and experiences fill in the gaps. Why waste any of that? Oh...one more thing...I hope you all can make it out to Rhythm & Brews tonight. I get to play drums with Glowing Bordis and Hopsing Project. Happy November 28, 2013, and the other 364 days on the calendar. I am thankful.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:37:35 +0000
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