I chanced upon this song Nothing to Lose today and the thought struck me - as an older person, what is it that I am teaching, influencing others, especially those younger than me, to see or to live?
Nothing to Lose (Philips, Craig and Dean)
You taught me how to ride a bike
Tie my shoes and fly a kite
How to swim and how to fish
To see a star and make a wish
Said it's okay to make mistakes
Just don't get stuck in yesterday
Forgive, forget, and move ahead
'Cause life is what you make of it
Now you're gone, and all I have
Are memories I hold dear
But if I'm quiet, I hear your voice
Still ringing in my ears
Saying live with no excuses
Love with no regrets
Laugh a lot and leave this life
With nothing left unsaid
Make this world a better place
Don't be afraid to cry
And when it's finally time to say goodbye
There's
Nothing to prove
Nothing to lose
Nothing to hide
