Friday 29 April 2011

Existing or Living?

I'm sure you have heard that there is a wedding going on?

Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Yes, Prince William got married to Catherine Middleton today.

I watched a bit of it this morning and I was overwhelmed by how sad I felt.

Sad? Yes sad, because I recalled watching his mother getting married in 1981. I recall thinking how young and happy she looked - and wondering what it must feel like to get married with all that pomp and splendour.

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/

Today, her first son is getting married and all I could think about is that SHE is not there.

*Deep sigh*

Anyway, this post is not a sad post. This is a celebration of the fact that we are alive. 

In the short time that Diana lived, she left her mark - as a loving mother, as a fashionista, as a campaigner, as a woman who could not and would not be ignored

Whatever you are doing, whoever you are, whoever you are with......Leave a mark.

You don''t know how long you have on this earth....You don't know how long your loved ones have on this earth...DONT JUST EXIST...............LIVE!!!

As Oscar Wilde said 'It is better to be talked about, than to never be talked about'  

21 comments:

  1. wow!!! this just definately made me think!!! kates dress is beautiful, and now i really want to have a dress just like that on my wedding day! have a great weekend :)

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  2. Lovely. I watched the ceremony and it was lovely. I loved Kate's dress. I just pray that their marriage will be better than his parents.
    www.secretlilies.blogspot.com

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  3. wao! This is a very short and inspirational post. Lovez it! I wasn't even in the zip-code of being conceived when Diana got married, still, this post made me think about life. May her soul forever rest in the abode of God.And may Will &Kate find happiness in each others embrace, it is well with them IJN.

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  4. Very short and inspirational Post.
    Princess Diana is dead but her memory still lives.

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  5. Don't just exist, live and leave a mark. Well, said.

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  6. wow, nice post. I would stop existing from today onwards :D
    time 2 finally LIVE!!!!

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  7. Onose:
    Glad it made you think
    Agree that the bride looked beautiful.
    LOL @ 'i really want to have a dress just like that on my wedding day!'
    Hope you are getting married abroad because that dress will be soooo hot in Naija LOL
    Have a fab weekend sis
    xoxoxoxoxo


    @ Tamuno
    Totally agree with you re: 'I just pray that their marriage will be better than his parents'
    I sincerely wish them well
    Thanks for dropping by
    xoxoxoxox


    @9jaFOODie
    Glad you liked the post
    LOL @'I wasn't even in the zip-code of being conceived when Diana got married'...........mmm! I guess I am officially now an old woman. :))
    What a lovely prayer from you.
    I'm sure you will be blessed when your time comes. Positive begats positive. As you pray for others....so others will pray for you. Amen
    Thanks sis
    xoxoxox

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  8. @Ope
    Totally ageee that 'Princess Diana is dead but her memory still lives'
    True talk
    That's why we have to tend to our relationships diligently.
    Thanks for dropping by
    xoxoxoxoxo


    @Maid of Heart
    Glad it spoke to you. Thanks for dropping by
    xoxoxoxoxo


    @ kitkat
    LOL ' 'I will stop existing from today onwards' Something tells me you are already living LARGE :))))
    Thanks for dropping by
    xoxoxox

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  9. Kate may not be a Diana, but I think she'll try her best.

    p.s. Oh dear, to think Diana's dress was 'the talk of the town then'. I am looking at those ruffles around her neck now and all i can think is 'Who made that dress??'!!!

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  10. Amen to that! I will leave my mark. I'm in the process, even though it's scary sometimes. Good luck to all of us trying to do just that in our own different ways!

    Adiya

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  11. Be significant, Leave a mark. Point taken. Thanks

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  12. A beautiful couple and wedding..wish them the best.

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  13. Well said Mum. If we all could just remember this from time to time, perhaps our relationships with others will be more cordial

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  14. I want to live and not just exist. I had the same thoughts this morning...I want to make a positive impact. Thanks for reminding me again

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  15. @Ginger
    Agree re: Diana's dress. I guess it defined her era (the eighties) LOL


    @ The Corner Shop
    You are already leaving a mark sis - by celebrating SMEs and hardworking Nigerians
    Thanks for dropping by


    @@ilola
    Glad it resonated with you
    Hope all is well
    xoxoxoxo

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  16. @Ibhade
    Abi oh!
    I wish them well also - and all who are married or getting ready to get married.
    Thanks sis


    @HoneyDame
    Agree. Difficult to remember though
    Sometimes life's challenges can be distracting
    Thanks for dropping by


    @Vyvyka
    Thanks my sis
    I'm sure you're leaving your footprints in yoour own way
    Have a good week
    xoxoxo

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  17. I was 9 and in secondary school when she first became my role model.
    She died when i was 15 and i cursed the queen
    I love her and i still like her even though its been more than 15 years...

    I will leave a mark in my life and my living
    cos He came that 'i may have life more abundantly'

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  18. i dont like diana's dress. Kate's on the other hand = elegance

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  19. @Doll
    Agreed that Diana's dress want my taste
    However, it was very fashionable - for it's time
    I guess that's why we shouldnt follow fashion slavishly :)))
    Thanks for dropping by
    xoxoxoxo

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  20. First of all, I love your comments font! lol!
    I was struck by deep sadness too when I watched bits of the wedding here and there cos all I could think of was not being there when my children got married! I wondered how Will and Harry were feeling......Anyway, I like how I feel when I see Will and Kate together and I really pray they make it. And I really hope WE live our todays with the end in mind...Nice blog NaijaMum!

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  21. @DesperateNaijaWoman
    Thanks so much for your lovely comments
    I popped over to your blog but ...no post yet.
    I'm popping you on my blogroll so I'll be back
    xoxoxo

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