Kobe

Shock and Saddness.
When anyone passes it is tragic.
I must admit, I only knew of Kobe Bryant only because his name was out there already and also because my family and friends are into basketball...
Unfortunately I am only learning more about him now.

With all the amazing things I am hearing about him, not just as a basketball star, but as a person, this clip stood out to me:

- the 37:00 minute mark.

What does love feel like to you?

"I don't think I would describe love as Happiness. I think I would describe it as a beautiful journey. Love has it's ups and downs... things are never perfect. But with love, you will continue to persevere, you move through, you move through. And through that storm, a beautiful sun emerges. Inevitably, another storm comes, and guess what, you ride that one out too. I think love is a certain determination, a persistence, you go through the good times and the bad times, with someone or something that you truly love."




As it is with all people who we miss from this world, it is a huge loss, especially to those we are close to. It is huge loss to the friends and families of his young daughter as well and those with them in the helicopter crash. And what a loss we have with Kobe himself as well, someone so seemingly positive and inspirational.
But at the same time - wow - how blessed was this world to have such a positive, inspirational person influence and touch so many people and I do not doubt that his legacy (if that is the right term to use) will continue to do so.
RIP.


"To be affected by the death of someone you don't know. is to realize that our reach, our impact, our energy extends beyond the circle we perceive to be our own. A reminder to be careful with words, to love and accept. Share, inspire and live an authentic life. After all, life is fleeting & you are powerful." Keri Schreiter.