Since September 2007 I have been keeping tabs on one Mr. Randy Pausch who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the year before. On September 18, 2007 he gave a “Last Lecture” at Carnegie Mellon University, where he had been a professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design since 1988.
If you’ve not seen this 76 minute video, I recommend it. It’s inspiring, sad, funny and uplifting all at once. I can’t say how many times I’ve watched it, but it never fails to remind me, not only how precious life is, but how there are so many different ways to handle your troubles. I want to handle mine like Randy Pausch is handling his. I can try, but quite honestly, I can only aspire to be the kind of person that he is. Still I watch, I listen and I try.
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Nicole,
I know exactly where you are coming from today. Randy is an inspiration to me as well, and I’ve written about him and shared his story with a lot of others. If I can be half the person he is, I’ll be happy.
You know what, though? I’m sure if you or I said that to him, he’d say, “you’re doing a fine job.”
Keep on being “you”. Because you are a great you. All we can do, is try.
Brett,
It seems I’ve encountered more and more people who inspire me lately. Must be a sign that I need to be doing.. something! I am definitely going to follow up on it and take your suggestions about sitting down and writing. While I’m no blogger by any stretch of the imagination, I do love to write things down, and it does help me to clear my head. So I’ll write, and I’ll think, and I’ll do it in my hammock with the sunshine filtering down through the leaves.
Thanks. :)
Nicole,
Drift for awhile. Let yourself go. Listen to the child in you and let it out to play. Then go write down one true sentence.
All best,
Jan
Thanks Jan,
I love the attitude you have towards things, and I’ve really been enjoying your website. Lovely images and words.
Nicole
Nicole,
I know the feeling. Since I started blogging, and interacting with all of the great people out here (like you!), it has been a constant inspiration to act.
What you’ve suggested is perfect. Lay out in your hammock, in the sun & shade, and just let it flow. It will feel amazing.
Now you’ve inspired me. I’m going to get out my chair tomorrow, and sit under my tree, with pen & paper.
-Brett
Enjoy your weekend Brett, and thanks. I’m already glad I met you. :)
Nicole,
I am happy to have found you here. I will watch this video either tonight or tomorrow and get back to you.
I read the comments above and I am convinced you are like a magnet right now for all you need in your life – people, places and things.
Talk to you soon
Harmony
Harmony,
Oh I love that idea! Life feels.. dynamic right now. Like it’s trying to tell me something, and I just need to be quiet enough to hear what it is.
Thank you!
Nicole
Thanks Nicole – you have a great weekend too (hope it is going well, as we’re part way through it already) – I’m glad I met you too. I always look forward to chatting with you, and I’ve only known you a short while :)
Thanks NIcole. Just a Saturday hi. I am going to go sit in the sun and send lovely thoughts your way. I am glad to meet you, too.
Jan
Nicole,
Watched the video.
THANK YOU.
Harmony
@Jan Wasn’t it a beautific weekend?
@Harmony Glad to be able to share it, because it touches me so. You are very welcome.
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