I was originally planning to post something fun or entertaining this weekend for my usual wrap up. But given the recent events with the Connecticut school shooting, I really didn’t feel very comfortable doing so. Instead, let’s take a moment of silence to extend our hearts out to those who were affected by this hideous tragedy.
As the father of elementary school kids and the husband of a first grade teacher, this whole situation really disturbs me. I cannot imagine how just how absolutely horrific it would feel to send your kids to school and not have them come back home that day. Especially at such a young age! What in the world does a six-year old do to deserve a fate such as this?
And let’s not forget about the adult victims either. Work is supposed to be a place of safety; not one of imminent danger.
I’m not sure where all these young adults are getting this sense of self-entitlement to act out their aggression on others; and in such a violent manner. As this story evolves and we learn more about the details that were involved, I’m sure every professional out there will have a theory about what breed these monsters to carry out an act such as this. Blame video games, blame school, blame a lack of attention, etc. Whatever the case, the worst part is knowing that declarations such as this inspire other madmen to carry out their own heinous intentions.
We talk a lot on this site about making financial goals and planning for the future. Yet its times like this that remind me that fate often has a plan of its own; one that it does not consult with you about ever. Despite all our best intentions and preparedness for a life well deserved, none of us really knows what is going to happen tomorrow to ourselves or our loved ones. So give your family a hug and spend the day with them. Remember to live in the moment every once in a while and enjoy what you have while you have it.
Well said. I was so deeply saddened by what happened. I still am. Those beautiful souls taken away so tragically…so senselessly. Heartbreaking.
The whole thing is so unthinkable. I still can’t really wrap my head around it.
You’ve used a word I’ve yet heard: “self-entitlement,” and I think we need to start there. The other reasons we speak of are just the symptoms and tools. Thank you for an eloquent post.
I couldn’t interpret in any other way than pure selfishness. Why did he have to act out by killing so many people?
It’s so incredibly sad what happened. I can’t even fathom what the victims families must be going through right now. It’s absolutely heart breaking.
We must all treasure the time we have each day and live in the moment as you said.
Definitely. I can’t even comprehend how they are coping with this.