Kobe's Tragedy And The Magic Before Sunrise

I'll never forget where I was when I found out Kurt Cobain killed himself. I was driving through Topanga Canyon when my roommate called and told me the horrific news. Today is going to be another one of those kind of days where you'll probably never forget the moment when you heard the news that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. I certainly am no expert on how to deal with grief and tragedy, but today on the Spiritual Spiral I felt inspired to share a few thoughts about the tragic passing of one of the all time greatest athletes. I also wonder why is it so many people rush to social media and post photos of famous celebrities who just passed away? I'm sure it's to try and sort it all out but I often think the best way to grieve is to do nothing but remember. Share stories over the phone or face to face or cry and talk with a loved one about the gift of life and the gift certain people bring into our lives. These are real heavy emotions that social media can't possibly replicate. I also share a few thoughts on one of the my favorite movies from the 90s called Before Sunrise. It stars Etahn Hawke and Julie Delpy and it's a beautiful love story about human connection and the complicated dynamics between men and women well before cell phones were around. If you enjoy the show, there are a few things you can do that would be incredibly helpful. You could share it with your friends or head on over to iTunes and write a quick review. Message me on Instagram @eddiecohn and say hello or you can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page at patreon.com/eddiecohn. As always, thanks so much for listening and supporting the show.