WHILST OUR EXCUSES MAYBE VALID…….

For those who know me, would definitely say, I am not one who sits to watch a war movie till the end. Violence and pain are not source of adrenaline or entertainment for me; nevertheless, having watched the movie BATTLE LOS ANGELES till the end, I couldn’t help but admire the courage and dedication displayed in the characters of the movie. The battle may not have been real and there may have many video effects, stunts etc but the moral of the story was subtle. I was touched by the act at the end of the film when the soldiers, despite having been out at battle with high technologically advanced aliens, declined to have breakfast and took up new arms to continue their duty- right back into the heart of fire. Many would argue that the ration of the lives of the soldiers that were lost in battle was greater than the civilians rescued. While they may have a point in their argument, isn’t life just the same way?

Let’s start by saying, that had it been me, I would have taken the time to find a spot not reached by the aliens and take the longest sleep or brunch ever after such a grueling battle. I would find excuses to justify my stand and try to say, “at least I contributed- saved some lives”, “let the others take over”. Well, that’s just how human nature works. We search for excuses on why our lives aren’t going the way we want it to go and how someone else is to blame and look for the nearest spa to take time and rest from the chaos. While I agree that times come when we feel exhausted and spa maybe a good idea, what happens to the promises and vows we made? To some the vows may have been made to business partners, spouses or family or even friends. When the going gets tough and excuses could be acceptable, what do we do?

Do we fore go the breakfast offered and stick by those we love and care for or do we bail?  Whilst our loved ones could forgive us for the vows we can’t keep during rough patches of our lives, do we take advantage of the opportunity or do we stick by them through thick and thin? When your marriage may not be as rosy as was promised or your income flow is shaken or disease steals its way into our lives, do we say, “honey, blame my erratic behavior or drunkenness on the situation?” While our excuses maybe valid, why don’t we love as though the next breath would be our last and live as though tomorrow may never come. I know what I would do now that I am a little wiser- what about you !