What will you be remembered for?

In the light of the sad passing of our legendary Vuyo Mbuli, I have come to realise how lightly we take life. We wake up on a Monday morning and whine and groan about how short Sunday night was and how quick the weekend went by. We live life like we are entitled to it. It’s almost like we have no sense of gratitude at all! Day in, day out, we complain about how we are not making enough money, how the waiter took forever before he could bring our food, how the petrol prices keep going up and so on…and so on. You are alive!!! Do you have any idea what a privilege that is?

You know what? Next time you feel like moaning and groaning about such petty issue, just tell yourself to get a grip, you are alive!!! The scary part is, you have no idea how long it may stay like that. That on its own is a reason why you need to stop wasting time whining and groaning. Just get up and do something meaningful with your life. You have seen and heard the beautiful things people had to say about Vuyo. He did not just show up at work on time to deliver news and then go wait for his paycheck at the end of the month, which is more than I can I say for most of us. But he reached out and touched so many people’s lives and he was probably not even aware of it. He filled our mornings with warmth and laughter. His, was a life well-lived. 

While you were reading about all the beautiful things people said, did you at least for a moment wonder what you would be remembered for if you were not to see the light tomorrow? I believe each and one of us has their unique gift. Some of us have realised our gifts but we keep postponing them for seasons that never come. Newsflash!!!...You live on borrowed time. Stop making excuses and just get on with it. While you're are at it, remember to let the chef in the kitchen cherish his gift by preparing each meal like it’s his last, or else stay at home and eat 2 minute noodles. It really is that simple.