What can I add to a conversation about someone that so many people have talked about?
Dr. Randy Pausch died last week.? He was forty-seven years old and had three children.? The cancer that killed him was no sissy.? Pancreatic cancer is like drawing the shortest straw in the “who gets eaten first” contest.? It is a painful, awful, twisted disease that defies treatment and explanation.? Most people climb into bed where they beg for morphine drips and a quick death.
And yet, in this condition, Dr. Pausch chose to change our lives.
Why did he do it?
He said he did it for his three young children.? Why?
Because he lived joyfully.? He pursued joy in the way that many people pursue money, fame or sexual conquest.? He wanted his children to see that joy was possible.
Follow your bliss, encourages Joseph Campbell.? Dr. Pausch lived that bliss.
In honor of Dr. Pausch, for the month of August, I am going to actively, purposely and with intention pursue joy.? Will you join me?
I am so with you. After the July I’ve had, I’m so ready to move on, and in a positive way.
YES! To joy!!!
I heard about this on the radio show I listen to every morning. The DJ played his speech and I had tears in my eyes when it was all done. He really puts things into perspective.
In keeping with my resolution to “be the change,” I will do my best. Thanks for the reminder to “follow my bliss.”
In memory of Dr. Randy Pausch, to following and living in bliss, and thank you Claudia for your leadership in persuing excellence.
I don’t think there is a better goal than pursuing joy. Count me in
my daily goal in life
You know I’m in! I’ll try to live in joy everyday…not only for myself but for my daughter also.
Let’s see…hmmmm, checking day planner…..hmmm OK august looks good for me.
I’m definitely with you. I can use some more joy in my life!
Sorry to hear of his passing but he has left something truly valuable for his children and all of us.