I really enjoyed the service; it felt so honest, comfortable, unpretentious and "connected", just like I heard from those who shared. Connected is just a remarkable way to describe someone. I wish I could be just a wee bit as connected as Ryan was.
The amazing impact that one life had on the world was evident both by the many touching and heartfelt stories we were lucky enough to hear yesterday, but also by the number of friends that were at the amphitheater yesterday, and their level of gratitude to have been touched by him.
I did some thinking and took some notes on the flight home last night, trying to make sense of my feelings. To that end, and to further extend the touch of Ryan's energy in this world, I'm taking the challenge to make the following commitments in my life:
1) Whatever you do, do it with PASSION. Ryan was good at some things, great at others, but passionate about everything. If it's worth my time, I want to be passionate about it and be as committed to it as possible.
2) Care more. If I can make just half the effort to care about people the way Ryan did, people will be appreciative, thankful, and the effect of that is that I will be happier :) It's pretty tough to have a shitty or pessimistic attitude when people are appreciative of your honest and selfless help.
3) Smile alot. See pics of Ryan. Always freakin' smilin! Also, see #2 -- tough to be unhappy when you're smiling :-)
4) Be myself. He was SOOOO himself. People loved him for what he did and what he did was who he was.
5) Love more. Can you really love too much?
6) Be greatful...for every second, every memory, every friend.
7) Be positive to everyone. See this. I think Will may have pinched this from Ryan.
That's a good start. I'm working on this in every portion of my life from this day forward. I don't wanna be like Ryan. We're each individuals and they broke the mold after him, but I sure do want to live life like Ryan did :-)
1 comment:
Amen, great points, great thoughts!
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