Eulogy for Steve Jobs (click to read)
Like many people, I've read the eulogy from Steve Jobs' sister. His last words were "Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow". I was wondering why so many people were fascinated with his death. I understand why they followed his life, but death is often a taboo subject in our American psyche. No one likes to talk about it.
When I went to a cancer retreat last year (I like to think of it as a 'cancer camp for adults'), one of our discussions was about our own death. I could tell that I was in denial of my subsequent demise and how strong my will to live was and is. So many questions about death arise....what is beyond, what will happen?
While it's very much a mystery to us all, I'm very grateful that Mr. Jobs' sister shared her story with us. I would also like to hope that there is something "wow" waiting for us on our next journey. In the meantime, it reminded me to find the "wow" in my present time and enjoy every second I can. I hope you can too.
MissB
Like many people, I've read the eulogy from Steve Jobs' sister. His last words were "Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow". I was wondering why so many people were fascinated with his death. I understand why they followed his life, but death is often a taboo subject in our American psyche. No one likes to talk about it.
When I went to a cancer retreat last year (I like to think of it as a 'cancer camp for adults'), one of our discussions was about our own death. I could tell that I was in denial of my subsequent demise and how strong my will to live was and is. So many questions about death arise....what is beyond, what will happen?
While it's very much a mystery to us all, I'm very grateful that Mr. Jobs' sister shared her story with us. I would also like to hope that there is something "wow" waiting for us on our next journey. In the meantime, it reminded me to find the "wow" in my present time and enjoy every second I can. I hope you can too.
MissB
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