『云』自由の空间

Good evening, ladies and gentleman it is my great honor to be here to deliver my speech “cherish a deep love for life.”

Last month I went to the funeral of my neighbor , a 90-year-old distinguished  man who passed away peacefully, breathing in the last breaths of his physical life. I still remember in winter holiday I came to his house and he is still healthy. Life changes so quickly. And late in that night when I  read newspaper I found a horrible piece of  news. A 23-year-old man killed 32 students and professors at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. This latest school violence has been labeled as "the worst shooting in modern U.S. history" Before that day I was always thinking I could live a long life and my future would be very happy but actually a single moment can change every thing.

Just in one day I've been vividly reminded of how much can change for any one of us by a single unfolding moment. We sometimes get so caught up in our daily routines and in the business of living that we take it for granted that we will be here tomorrow or next week or even next year. We put things off — little, but important things like spending time over a cup of coffee with an old or new friend; writing e-mails or making phone calls to family members who live far away; thanking people of all ages who do nice things for us; and appreciating the blooming flowers, the playful animals, and the nurturing of nature that lovingly supports our lives.

Sometimes, in the pettiness of conflict and insistence on personal preference we forget how each new day is a gift to us to learn and grow and share again, to put aside the regrets of yesterday and move forward with a clean slate and renewed spirit for living vibrantly, laughing heartily, and loving more fully. For all we know, today — this moment — is all we really have. This day I will make the best day of my life. This day I will drink every minute to its full. I will savor its taste and give thanks. I will make  every hour count and each minute I will trade only for something of value. I will labor harder than ever before and push my muscles until they cry for relief, and then I will continue.

Henceforth, I will cherish this day as if it is my last and make everyday of my life wonderful. I will live with laugh and love. Thank you all.

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