Hi all,
You may think that the title of this post is contradictory because after all isn't duty usually something unpleasant? Well not now. I am putting a different spin on things.
Yesterday was a sombre day for me and one that threw up many emotions, but today I woke up with a new and renewed spirit: I want to celebrate life in all it's joy.
No-one ever died in a World War so we could live in miserable gratitude and feel guilt at being alive because we didn't suffer as much as they did - did they? And if they did what exactly were they fighting for?
No, people died so we could live joyfully and wonderfully free. The best way to appreciate the sacrifices of those who died is live as fully and joyfully as you can now.
We should never forget the past and those who made sacrifices for us but I would add two thoughts here:-
"The past is a good place to visit but no-one should live there"
We live in the present.
And also:-
"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it".
This is the most important reason why we should not forget.
Got to go now. I'm going to raise a glass of champagne to my father.
Cheers!
As always,
Blessed be,
KK
