The Lesson of Earnestness: A Tale from a Funeral

Dear friends, today I wish to share a story with you, a story that taught me the value of earnestness. It’s a tale that took place many years ago, but its lesson remains as relevant as ever.

A Funeral Like No Other

It was a somber day, the sky painted a melancholy grey, as we gathered to bid farewell to a dear friend. The funeral was a solemn affair, as they often are, but this one was different. It was here that I learned a lesson that would shape the rest of my life.

The Eulogy

As the eulogy began, a young man, the son of the departed, stepped up to the podium. His eyes were red, his voice shaky, but there was a certain earnestness in his demeanor that commanded attention. He began to speak, not of his father’s accomplishments, but of his character, his kindness, his love for his family.

He spoke of his father’s earnestness, his genuine and sincere approach to life. He told us how his father believed that being earnest was more important than being right. It was not about winning arguments or being the smartest in the room, but about being true to oneself and others.

The Lesson

That day, I learned that earnestness is not just about honesty, but about sincerity and dedication. It’s about being genuine in our actions, our words, and our feelings. It’s about being true to ourselves, and true to those around us.

And so, my friends, I urge you to live your life with earnestness. Be sincere in your actions, be genuine in your words, and be true to yourself. For in the end, it is not our accomplishments that define us, but our character.

Remember, being earnest is more important than being right. So, let us strive to be earnest in all that we do, for it is in earnestness that we find truth, and it is in truth that we find peace.

Until next time, my friends, live earnestly.

Kev