Dress Rehearsal
I can still clearly recall memories of my days as a school aged boy who relished the opportunity to get dressed in his new 'back to school' threads. In the days leading up to the first day of school, I know for a fact that I would try on each new outfit at least twice daily. Back then, getting dressed up in preparation for 'the big event' always had a certain allure that I welcomed with open arms. If only life could have remained so simple and innocent.
Harsh realities of life have since tainted my perception of the 'dress-up game'. One thing we all eventually will come to grips with is the fact that life is a one and done ordeal. There are no encores as it applies to life. Some folk live their lives as if this is just a dress rehearsal. I am guilty of it myself. Some of us tip-toe through life trying not to wrinkle our crisp outfit so that hopefully it will still be in perfect condition whenever 'the big event' really occurs. Well guess what y'all, we've only got one life to live, the big event is taking place right now, whether you're ready or not. We need to be mindful not to put off until tomorrow those things that we can essentially do today.
Do you have personal goals that you have put on hold? Life dictates that you to get serious about pursuing them, right now. Do you have an estranged relationship that requires mending? Life recommends that you do it today. Tomorrow is not ours to manipulate. Have you failed to establish a rapport with some form of higher-being? Salvation mandates that you get that aspect of your life in order A.S.A.P. This is the only life you get, there are no dress rehearsals. Life is capable of fleeing just as unexpectedly as it is given. You don't need a Michael Buffer type of introduction to know that you are the star of the one life that you have been given. Dress rehearsal is for theatrical plays, this thing we call LIFE is the real McCoy. The curtains are drawn, starring actor stage right, Act one: scene one... The spotlight is on you. Now lets have your opening lines.
Corey R.
1 comment:
As always, right on target. I'm just finding that out, much to my friends' dismay, in some areas. (I've taken up mountain biking and while my shins are MUCH worse for the wear, I'm having a blast and wish I would've found it sooner!) Very true - don't put things off, good, bad or indifferent..you might not get a second shot. This is also one of those things that gets "yeah, yeah"'d by people...until you really believe it, you say "yeah, yeah, I'll get to it"....gotta mean it first.
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