a COOL story

NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT
By: Unknown

A young man sat next to the bed of an older man, Hal a friend for over twenty years, and held his hand. Hal was dying, they both knew these next few days would be his last. They spent time reminiscing about his long life and talked about old friends. They chatted about his family and Hal offered sage wisdom and advice to a member of a younger generation.

At a lull in the conversation, Hal seemed to carefully consider what he was about to say next and squeezed the younger man's hand, gazed intently into his eyes and whispered just loud enough for him to hear, "Nothing is more important than relationships." The younger man knew that this was somehow the pinnacle of Hal's life learning's as he considered all of his experiences--personal, professional, spiritual, and family, this one ultimate observation surfaced above the rest: "Nothing is more important than relationships."

"Don't get overly caught up in your career," Hal seemed to be saying, "Likewise, don't use people in order to achieve your goals, then throw them away. No project, no task should be pursued at the expense of friends and family. Remember, that in the end, only your relationships will truly matter, tend them well." Writer Og Mandino puts it this way: "Beginning today," he said, "treat everyone you meet as if he or she were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness, and understanding you can muster, and do so with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again."

This story truly embodies the meaning of COOLITICS and what being COOL is all about. I would definitely consider Hal and writer Og Mandino COOLITICIANS! Remember, being COOL to others and yourself is what it's all about and the only thing that really matters at the end of the day.

Here's to Hal, Mr. Mandino, and the rest of you that talk and practice COOLITICS-stay positive, stay generous and STAY COOL!

Do you know another COOL life observation that embodies the meaing of COOLITICS? What is it and how did you come about it?