I used to do stewardship consulting for churches and religious institutions. I told others that to get the most out of life they should write their obituaries and then live them. I told people I believed we could write our obituary, live it and then step over to the other side of whatever the other side is when the damn time comes. I never wrote mine. I wasn’t eating my own dog food and I was the worse for it.
“…I think about the end but I have not found the energy to put pen to paper regarding this vision. I am not sure if this is about energy or fear but I do not believe my living today is in vain. God help me, I will and can do more. This is I know. For this, I trust Him…”
the Professor
“…When I think about the end of my life today, I am just glad I am no longer in bondage to the material things alone. I know how shallow and empty my life was. I’m not there any longer. For that, I thank my Higher Power. I want to give back and be a person who makes a difference. I want to leave my mark on this world…”
Sean Anderson
“…I am glad I have found the power in tolerance and love as I think about the end of my life. I’m a better person today. I want to be an even better person as I contemplate the end. I’m working on it. I hope to get there. What is it they say? One day at a time…”
X
Talking further with Dr. Flo about this subject, I went on to say I have no regrets today. I feel and believe everything that has happened to me in my life is to give me a WHY to pass on, to leave behind.
“…I survived being molested so that I can share with world we are as sick as our secrets. The things I swore I would take to my grave I now find power in sharing openly. I find not only power in sharing this shit, I have also found the power in laughter…”
Yalie
“…I survived jails and run-ins with the law. I can thank whatever God there is for keeping my blackass out of jail. My message is if you get jammed up your ass better have the fuckin money for a damn good attorney or your ass will be doing time. I promise you…”
Esteban
“…I survived a recent fall with only two badly sprained wrists so I can continue to Pass on my WHY of finally knowing WHY the fuck I am here. I survived all the shit of the past for what? For the Passing on WHY of leaving something behind…”
Hunter
Promise 9 of the Big Book In These Rooms states “…our whole attitude and outlook on life will change…” In understanding Passing on WHY, I’m not just witnessing transformation, mine and others. In understanding Passing on WHY, I have a front row seat to celebrate a culture reborn. With a Passing on WHY focus, I have a front row seat to the rebirth of a culture that cares about something that truly matters and is about making a difference in this world:
“…We are all fallen, flawed and fallible. We all have our demons. We all put our pants on one leg at a time. Most of us sit down to shit and we all have gangster proclivities.
No one is better than anyone else for everybody has some shit going on and the ground is level at the foot of the cross. We are all trying to get home the best fucking way we know how…”–Hunter
My hero Samuel Jackson says we Pass on WHY best by “…kicking some ass, getting the girl and being dope while you’re doing it…”
The Big Book In These Rooms would say we Pass on WHY best by sharing our experience, strength and hope and trusting God, cleaning house and helping others.
All this shit is cool. But sitting in my front row seat to Passing on WHY and a culture reborn, I’m focused on sharing the message of badass personal maturation thru character evolution. I’m focused on sharing the message of the power in being a badass becoming more fully human and beautiful. This is Passing on my WHY story. Until they put my black ass in the ground, I’m leaving behind and Passing on this WHY. This is my story and I’m sticking the fuck to it.
Read more about X, Yalie, Fr. Esteban, the Professor, Sean Anderson and Hunter and tell your story. Listen to Hunter’s Podcast. All on wreckedamerica.com. In Wrecked America, #PassingONWHYMatters
The Struggle Continues….
