Why is it that bad things seem to happen to good people? I opened my mouth at work the other day and one of the girls asked me if I was going to tell 'another sad story'. I was, not because I'm a fan of them and particularly like being a bringer of doom and gloom, but because a lot of sad things have happened to really nice people I know recently. Not that it's ok for bad things to happen to bad people, but it always feels more shocking and unfair when it's somehow completely undeserved.
There's been a real spate of illness and accidents recently; a family friend killed in a car accident (caused by a traffic light sequencing error), two friend's Mum's have been diagnosed with cancer, another 's Dad had a heart attack last week and there was my ex-colleague whose 31 year old friend suddenly died of the cancer she'd been fighting. It's made me think about how short and sweet life can be and how unexpected the ending.
I've been concerned and sad for my friends but can't help questioning what the purpose of the daily grind is, especially when it can all end so abruptly? I don't mean to sound melodramatic, I'm not going to start exploring the meaning of life, it's just this week when I've been crammed into the tube or ploughing through admin at work, I can't help wondering if life's a bit too short for such things?
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Sounds like you and friends and family have had a rough patch. Life is short and should be enjoyed fully and it's awful when bad things happen to good people. My SIL "La Femme Couture" just posted on this too- and started thinking of things she wanted to do now because life is too short to wait. Hang in there and enjoy every day. xoxo
That seems to always be the question. I find myself asking the same thing all the time. There must be a reason for it and probably one we'll never know. Hang in there!
Because there is no God.
Sorry for late comment, I'm catching up on all my blogs. Life really is too short, in the space of just about three years, I lost my dad to cancer, my husband lost his job, I then had to have stomach surgery then my sister got an agressive form of cancer. I honestly feel really self conscious about telling anyone any more bad news like they would have a similar comment as your work colleague.
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