This evening I had the privelege of being able to attend our local Jazz Festival where none other than Dave Brubeck was featured. Being a jazz fan, I have several of his albums but never really expected to ever get to see him in person. It was a neat experience.

When I saw him, I calculated him to be around 80 yrs old. He looked strong, but he steadied himself a little when he stood to introduce a tune. However he played with the enthusiasm and strength we all know him for. It was obvious he still thoroughly enjoys life and what he is doing. This photo was taken in March of 2008 (This year!)

When I came home I consulted Wikipedia to find he was born in 1920, making him 88 years old! Wow, and he’s still doing Jazz Festivals.

Tonight was both a treat and a challenge. It was a treat to be able to see a great legend of the Jazz Scene in person, and a challenge to see someone almost 90 years old still enjoying life and living his passion.

The challenge.
What will you and I be doing at almost 90 years old?
Will we be living our passion?

This depends greatly on whether we are living our passion now.

Have you discovered your passion in life?
Have you boldly stepped out to live it?

Let’s take the challenge set by Dave Brubeck and other greats and follow our passion and live life to the full.

Yuli.