When asked how he could perform days after being shot: The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I? Light up the darkness. sem.
“Though the road’s been rocky, it sure feels good to me.”
Bob Marley
On December 3, 1976, an assassination attempt was made on Bob’s life.
The incident came two days before the now-infamous ‘Smile Jamaica,' a free concert Bob agreed to play in the hopes of quelling tensions between Jamaica’s rivaling political parties. While Marley and The Wailers were rehearsing at his 56 Hope Road residence, an unnamed gunman shot and wounded RitaMarley, manager Don Taylor, and Bob, who was grazed in the chest by a ricocheted bullet that ended up in his elbow; miraculously, no one was killed. Despite everything, Marley performed as planned, and the incident became his inspiration for “Ambush In The Night.”
Let us take a moment today to honor both the mental and physical fortitude of the Legend, who heroically risked his life in the pursuit of peace.
endured his share of setbacks, but always seemed to keep a positive mentality, and went on to do great things. It’s a reminder that the road doesn’t have to be smooth in order to enjoy the ride. In fact, the more you enjoy the road you’re on, the smoother it will get. It doesn’t work the other way around, if you’re not enjoying the rocky road you’re on, it’s only bound to get rockier. It’s about learning how to enjoy every moment of your life, and not waiting until things get better before you start enjoying it.