Chadwick Boseman passed from cancer on August 28th, 2020 at age 43. His death and his life resonated with me. Below is a clip that I found powerful and I thought I would share my thoughts.
"Throughout filming I was communicating with them knowing that they were both terminal...what they said to me, what their parents said is that they're trying to hold on 'til this movie comes. "
This was after Chadwick was diagnosed, but he was reminded of the impact of how he spent his time and life could still have in the face of uncertainty. His character King T'Challa, shouted "Yibambe" which (from what I've learned) in X'osha means "Hold the Line" or "Hold Strong" and knowing the importance of his role, I believe that's what he was trying to do.
I've found that at times someone's passing can be overwhelming, even as we know death is a part of life. What I'm most overwhelmed by is the impact people can have on others while living...and many times not even know it. It doesn't even have to be big, It can be as simple as a smile, a sincere "how are you," or just the energy and spirit in which we engage with others daily.
No matter what it is, I think so much of it starts with love, compassion, and understanding- understanding which sometimes just means acknowledging that "I don't understand" or don't know, but above all recognizing what we choose to do with our time and our lives always has an impact on others. I'll keep working on myself and my time, in the meantime...Yibambe!
