Meet Christopher, focus on the good | My Last Days
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2012
- Christopher Aiff was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his leg. The doctors told him he was cured, but then found 50 tumors in his lungs on his first check up. Chris is an extraordinary 21 year old that shares wisdom we could all use.
Chris Aiff passed away in May 2014. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you for sharing your incredible perspective with us, Chris. You will be missed.
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It's a shame that amazing people like him should leave this world while there are many perpetrators and murderers walking around and living till they're 80+
That bothers me too!
shohreh pooyan but god makes sure they suffer while the good ones are living peacefully ✌🏽🌈✨💕☮️
@@wileyiris9308 I don't understand it either. My son Sgt David Avila passed away at age 26. He also was a great person!!! I miss him so much.
Exactly
@@margaritaavila2778
Margarita, I am sending hugs from Texas.
I had a friend in my seventh grade class and she had only half of a heart and she was on a transplant list and she was about to get one and her condition went spiraling downward. She was put in oxygen and four days later she passed away. She was one of my best friends. One day she came up to me and she said, "Abby I hear the angels calling me." Within the next 30 minutes she passed away. I will never forget that the moment I heard that she passed away I was out in the garden, and a butterfly landed on my shoulder. I will always remember that day. My best friend.
Thanks for sharing that beautiful story.
That is beautiful
Sorry for your loss 💔
post hoc ergo propter hoc
I just don’t understand how someone so young and bright and wise, stays so poised when facing down his own mortality. It’s inspiring to say the least.
Phenomenal things happen when death stares you in the face and you find a resilience, strength and insight you never knew you were capable of.
You completely took the words out of my mouth. I don't get it, and I'm thinking of him now.
At some point it all comes down to acceptance..
Did he die
This young guy was more intelligent, introspective and articulate than most people ever get, at no matter what age.
So true. My mother is 86 years old and not a very nice human being. She whinges about her age and I ask her ‘what’s the alternative? DEATH’ but it doesn’t stop her being a self centred narcissist, too scared of death to live.
Ki
@@Midnightmidway Who the HELL are you to make an outrageous assumption about a person I have known for over 50 years and you have never met? I could write an entire book about my sociopathic mother’s systematic abuse during my childhood and early adult years. She’s a bigot, a snob and just plain malevolent. Both my brother and I wouldn’t let her be around our respective children when they were younger because she was so vile to them. Not everyone is nice in the real world and just because someone gives birth doesn’t mean they become a wonderful, caring “mother”.
@@mindrolling24 I'm very sorry for what you and your brother have been through. I'm so glad you didn't let the children get through the horrible things because of her. Wishing you and your family a happy life ahead.
"Dying doesn't need to be a bad thing, it is in fact it is a necessary thing." wow man...
Wow! He was so trong. I got goosebumps all over and I am crying...
If you're in unbearable pain,dying can be a very negative experience,I believe people should have the right to choose how and when they die...I watched my sister die from cancer and it was a very negative experience for her and her family
finbarr corcoran I am so sorry for yr loss and pain. I also totally agree with yr perspective. I wish u well.
Hoo HAH Sad how people don’t know the reality of death, if they knew they would definitely spend their life as God told them to. Heaven/paradise is only for those who hear and obey God’s commands. Some ignorant People think before you die make the most of this life and do everything you want before you go, little do they know if they live their life other than the way God ordered them it will land them in eternal hell and severe punishment in the grave till the day of judgement and at the time of death the most scariest horrible looking foul scented angels will come to rip the soul out. It will be torture n torture. If anyone wants to read what happens when someone is dying and what happens in the grave and afterlife just ask me, I’ll give you proofs
You utter fool.
"The decision to be positive is not one that disregards or belittles the sadness that exists. It is, rather, a conscious choice to focus on the good and to cultivate happiness - genuine happiness. Happiness is not a limited resource, and when we devote our energy and time to trivial matters and choose to stress over things that ultimately are insignificant... from that point, we perpetuate our own sadness, and we lose sight of the things that really make us happy, and we rationalize our way out of doing amazing things." --Christopher Aiff
I'm planning on writing this quote on the largest of canvas papers, in large decorative fonts with patterns and water colours, making it as vibrant and lively as possible, then hang it within my visual field when I do my morning yoga, so I wake up every morning remembering what is truly important in life. Christopher Aiff, you are remembered as so much more than someone who 'did.their.best'. You inspire and will continue to inspire.
i agree very good words
Jane Hax thanks for putting this into a comment. As he was saying these words I wished that I could remember them... What a very powerful statement! Blessings and love, Nola
A waste of a totally incredible human being. How can he be taken so young. RIP young man you are way wise beyond your years 😥
powerful words
It's 2020 and he is still here in some way, every time when somebody click on video. Sad but so amazing and inspiration for everyone. ❤️
He died in 2014...
@@savannahmccarter7137 they meant that his memory live on when a person clicks on the video, they know he died
IKR He was so amazing💗
2022.♥️
I'm here in 2022, he was so incredibly wise way beyond his years..R.I.P
Two years after you passed away, your message and wisdom are still with
me. Happiness is definitely not a limited resource. It's incredible how someone I've never actually met has influenced my life in so many ways. Thank you, Chris. You feel like a mentor and like a real friend to me. You always will.
It's in the description box above.
What a beautiful soul.
What an amazing human being.
+Stephanie Carter-Woodson Thank you Stephanie, we couldn't agree more, Christopher was truly a special man.
N K yes was he died in May 2014
Never a TRUER word had been spoken until now. God Bless you Stephanie
SoulPancake Stephanie I truly believe your Chris was one of god’s special angels and he wasn’t meant to be on earth for long, just enough to spread his love and light and to impact enough people. He is in a wonderful place now it’s the people left behind who are hurting.
I was honored to meet Chris last week in California. A very sweet young man who is still traveling the world and inspiring those he meets.
Is he alive
@@christinamascuch1456 No, he passed away several years ago.
I'm a 19-year-old recovering from surgery that removed a tumor that was found in my brain last month. This video has been a huge encouragement to me. Thanks to SoulPancake and Christopher for introducing me to a man who faces a struggle much larger than my own and shows wisdom and maturity that I can only yearn for. I've been so inspired and encouraged!!!
I see this and it was 9 years ago, your post. I instinctively wanted to say thank you for sharing and God bless you. And now realizing it's been 9 years, I wonder how you are doing. Please do share.
Thanks b to God
Wishing u a full recovery
How are you
An old soul, the wisdom of the yesterdays.
I'm extremely saddened to hear of the death of this exceptional young man, but I rejoice that people such as him have lived among us. R.I.P.
He is not dead. Smh
@@kadzo6614 yes he is
I will never forget going to meet up with him and some friends, it was only my second time meeting him. I entered this pretentious club that makes the average introvert feel uncomfortable and approached my friends and asked where Chris was, and I looked at the dancefloor in the middle of the club, and he was there dancing by himself, not caring at all, but in total bliss. Just one of those moments I will never forget
I wish I could see him. You know what, dear? You got the opportunity to see the Sun from so close.
#MissYouChris
@@bhumikakaushik3501 beautiful
Raine Grunau what an amazing memory of such an amazingly beautiful soul of a person ❤️❤️
@@bhumikakaushik3501 Such a beautiful expression of this man's life. So glad he shared his light with us.
YOU WERE LUCKY TO HAVE MET HIM..... i think more people would be better people if they had met him, or at least watched the video
I couldn't not comment, I was moved first as a mother, a sister and a human. Beautiful person, RIP.💕
Hi Christopher, half an hour ago I was wallowing at home.. Crying about being overweight, not feeling prepared for my exam, and feeling like a downright failure. Then I saw your story and felt so ashamed of my behaviour. You are inspiring, and have already made a difference. I admire your attitude and happiness, and I have to say you're a bit of a stud. Lots of love to you... Never be afraid of being forgotten because I will always have you and your story in my heart. Xoxoxoxoxoxo
Don't lose hope Chris. My father was supposed to die when I was three of cancer, but the world granted him 10 more years to love and be loved. Never give in.
we need to find a cure to ALL cancers now!
He is an inspiration. He's so young but yet seems to carry a very old and wise soul. I'm 38 years old now and lost both my parents to cancer in my mid 20s. It eventually caused to be struggle greatly. His story is both very sad but also beautiful
my last days makes me want to cry. then i realize there is nothing to cry about because these people are such inspirations
True because one day each of us will have our last days. RIP Chris.
My mom told me about this video and that she watches it about once a day, she has stage four terminal cancer (metastatic lung cancer; to the brain). This is everything we live by, what an amazing person, my mom is living her best even with god knows how much time left. Thank you for inspiring my mom and I, Rest In Peace, you did get your message across and touched our hearts.
so sweet, God bless you
Please believe in Jesus Christ!He will help you through this, He may heal you but either way you will receive eternal life if you believe in Jesus!
I love the bond his sister and him have. Its truly beautiful. my heart goes out to her. I wish my brothers and I were this close.
Me too.
Go find him and stick together because life is too short.
I wish my brother would’ve been like this with me- he wasn’t very nice 😢
5mini5
Have you tried?
I don’t see him because he died 😢
What an amazing soul....Christopher Aiff. You were not of this world. I don't think I will ever forget you, even though we never met. My gut says that you were put on this earth to teach us lessons in living. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Here in 2019. What an amazing young man. Hope he is resting peacefully
I think that these parents have given their son the best gift they could and that is to allow him to do as much and enjoy the time he has left. No parent wants to see their child sick or to watch them die in front of them' but they let him have the time he had left to live it as he wanted.
yes yes yes so true
I have no doubt that his parents would trade spots with him in a heartbeat. No parents wants to see there child suffer like that at all.
I have no doubt that his parents would trade spots with him in a heartbeat. No parents wants to see there child suffer like that at all.
No parent wants their child to die ...period
Is just a matter of time that we will die. We all have limited in this world
the wisest are those who often have to face death the soonest. Rest Easy Chris. Rest easy knowing that people you've met are grateful for the attitude you had. And you will certainly not be forgotten.
He was such an intelligent, brave, and wonderful young man
***** you have problems, dude. Have some compassion or Oh, I don't know.... A heart?!
***** you should stop talking. Your ignorance is showing. People like you remind me just how stupid and pathetic you all are.
***** lmfao
***** what wrong with being a gay jack a$$ it's fun you should try it out :D come to think of it you already are acting like one xD
beautiful 💔💔💔
He had emotional intelligence in spades. Deeply insightful and full of wisdom, as if he's lived an entire lifetime at the tender age of 21.
My beautiful grandson, the son of my heart, was dx'd with a sarcoma in his left thigh which broke his femur and they took his leg. Then it spread to his lungs... he was 19. Nicholas passed away 2 weeks after his 21st birthday. I will never recover my heart. Blessing to this family and all families who live with love and loss and heartbreak. STRENGTH AND COURAGE
This kid has amazing spirit. I love when he jumps off the balcony into the pool & moons the camera at 5:20! Such a typical "young guy" thing to do! That's awesome. As a cancer patient myself, I totally understand his aim of really living life while he still can. "Cancer Patient" can easily become your whole identity if you let it. So glad he's not letting that happen. And kudos to his parents for not trying to hold him back out of worry or wanting to keep him at home with them. Very special family.
this guy lived in his short life so much and was so greatful, more than many of our people on this planet could live in their long lives. what a beautiful person, he inspires to let go of frickin fear and live!
Rest in peace, Chris. I have written down your words to remember. My thoughts are with your friends & family.
This video got to me 6 years after he passed away. Apparently, he passed away in 2014. It's sad but also inspiring to see a video of someone who has already died a long time ago. Rest in piece Christopher Aiff.
"happiness is not a limited resource and when we devote our energy and time to trivial matters and choose to stress over things that ultimately are insignificant, from that point we propitiate our own sadness and we lose sight of the things that really makes us happy and rationalize our way out of doing amazing things." Christopher Aiff
Hope to meet this young man in the future paradise that the Gods Word the Bible promises at Psalm 37:29
Damn as soon as I got to this comment he said it. What are the odds 😱
He's one of the luckiest people in the world, to have given and received that much love in just 21 years. How many of us have friends and families like he has????????
He is very grateful for that. In the afterlife too.
What a wonderful guy his family must be immensly proud
Rest in peace Chris
He's not dead
Check justin baldoni's twitter. He died a few days ago
***** Yes, we are very saddened by the passing of our friend :(
he died?! aw man.. after the raising funds video I was checking every so often to see any updates but none were made.
Rest in peace Chris.
He is just so beautiful inside and out. I wish my son and daughter were this close.
Remember. Focus on the good that they have and be happy! Good is good, right?
The way he talked about his family...😭❤️. The bond he has with his sister...I envy that.
I'm 83 with two cancer after see all these young people and babies with cancer it makes me realise that I've had a long fairly easy life so I'll take what comes with grace
The world truly lost a treasure ... a more beautifully spoken human being have I rarely heard in my life. Christopher could have been a great writer and taught us all something important about humanity.
You are one of the most inspiring people in life. Godspeed, Chris. I love you.
"But really they have no idea"... Epic.
I'm so sorry for his loss...I myself have acute myeloid leukemia
..I myself am trying to stay positive...my heart breaks for his sister...
Hi Kelly. How are you doing? I had AML too. I was diagnosed in 2018. I'm now in complete molecular remission. Stay strong, stay positive. You can get through it too. Kindest regards from the UK 😁
I hope you’re doing ok my friend..
Kelly Dube Hi Kelly, I hope my positive wishes find you strong, bless you
Omg I have no words to describe this. I'm speechless. Makes me appreciate what I have and makes me notice I worry about stupid things and there's people that are like this and just enjoy whatever they can. I think I just reflected...
RIP, sweet soul. When I first watched this a couple years back, I transcribed those words wise beyond your years. This is how they met the page:
"The decision to be positive is not one that disregards or belittles the sadness that exists. It is rather a conscious choice to focus on the good and to cultivate happiness, a genuine happiness. HAPPINESS IS NOT A LIMITED RESOURCE. When we devote our energy and time to trivial matters and choose to stress over things that ultimately are insignificant, from that point, we perpetuate our own sadness and we lose sight of the things that really make us happy and rationalize our way out of doing amazing things."
Chris was a wonderful man
wow, very emotional. My condolence to the family for the loss. R.I.P. dear Christopher
The best My Last Days clip I've watched so far...everyone has been incredibly strong and admirable but this guy is a true inspiration. 😊
Christopher you got your message across to me, amazing young man!
I wish I could've met you before so I could offer you a great vacation at Honduras. I am deeply touched and saddened that he passed away. This young man taught me to be strong 'till the end, no book or soul has taught me that, he did because he had a flame of wisdom inside him. I will see you someday in the future.
+Kori Zouza It's always amazing to me to see these very young people dying of cancer wise beyond their years. That saying only the good die young is so true. :(
Kori Zouza I would like to come visit your country. I hear it's beautiful😀
Yes, it is. It has so much nature and people here are so lovely. Hope you do come, just let me know. We can have a great time here. I live two blocks from the beach.
@@tayllor2900 Oooop! I have spent my 87 yrs trying to live by God's commands to to help all - as a Christian, Pasor's, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother. Now just what do you mean "only the good die young" I must be in real trouble living this long and still sacrificing all. Am I trying to 'buy' my way into heaven? NO I am trying to live it so others might see/feel it.
@@grannyneets6563 it's just a figure of speech not meant to be taken literally
Truely extra ordinary…He was so mature beyond his years….being grateful for everything in the face of loss…having a sense of fulfilment and serenity to accept something that cannot be changed…and an understanding of the essence of life…may his soul rest in peace..
Am I the only one that bawled their eyes out?
I did too, right now! My heart sunk for this boy. 😔
No
Nope. Did the same.
Katia Lei ... No, you were not the only one. Of course not. I am sure most of the viewers of this sad story were in tears. But let us reflect on such an inspirational young man's achievements in the last part of his short life, and what we all learnt from him. RIP x
My little brother had some bad luck and tried to kill himself, it devastated us that he could do that. A year later he fell ill, cancer and they took stem cells to give him back but he was so scared of hospitals that he wouldn't fallow through. He left us on his own terms, I miss him. My little sister had been killed before that aged 20 so they are together safe from this world. Now its only me, no kids, no Partner, no one to miss me, it feels better that way.
RIP my sweet angel. You were loved, respected and inspirational.
Christopher changed the trajectory of my life forever, his outlook helped me begin my pathway out of suicidal ideation and depression. A soul that will forever live on in my heart
Rest in Peace Christopher. I never had the privilege of knowing you but I feel like I did and I hold you and brave people like you in my heart, as exemplars of who I want to be on my very best day.
I never personally met Chris. But I know some of his friends and Melanie, his sister. you are an insparation Chris, and I'm happy to know a part of you now. You rock.
oh bless him what a strong man he is i soooo hope hes still doing well i would love an update a happy one
Chris passed away May 4th. But he had a happy life and I'm sure he feels better now. He's blessed with an amazing family and awesome friends. rip Christopher.
aww thats awful but im glad hes at peace now he seemed like such a decent guy
Betty Bambus - it really sucks to LOSE a child...
How is his sweet sister doing?
Bless his heart! Such wise words for such a young man.
INSPIRATION is what u give. COMPASIONS is what u teach. YOU ROCK CHRIS!!!
Ohhh mom. You are a marvelous, strong human being watching your son go through what he did. Sending my love and hugs xxx
Love you Chris. Hope you are enjoying Heaven
What a thoughtful, intelligent and articulate young man.
So sad that he did not have longer to shine and grow.
Thank you for teaching me a little on how to live.
RIP you lived a great life my friend 💗
Real life Agustus waters 👼🏼
"Happiness is not a limited resource" a motto I will live by. You're such an inspiration. I try to live my life to the fullest every day, but it is evident that I still waste to much time worrying about the little things. Time for me to go out and really start living the way I've always wanted to.
That speech he makes at the end is absolutely incredible. Inspiring.
R.I.P such an amazing person
I still can't believe how strong he was till the end and that this horrible disease takes so many young lives,life is such a bitch,hope you are in a better place now and will see your family again Chris,this is so unfair...
This touched me. RIP Chris
*Such an intellectual well spoken young man.* ❤️
today would have been his birthday HBD my brother blessed R.I.P
What an amazing human being. You are still with us, Christopher, in 2020. Still teaching us, moving us, inspiring us to be better people. My whole heart goes out to his lovely sister. The bond they had was truly special. I hope she is living her life to the full, exactly the way he would want it. I don't expect it's ever possible to be healed from such a loss, but I really do hope she has found some peace within herself and remembers her brother with a smile.
I watched this video 7 years ago and never completely forgot Chris. The way he is able to articulate is astonishing. Thank you for your insight and wisdom, I will continue to try to cultivate happiness whenever possible.
"I want to be remembered as someone who did their best." Yes.
"Happiness is not a limited resource" love him... Rest in heaven honey YOU DID YOUR BEST
Its a shame that such a young and beautiful soul is not around anymore 💔 rest in peace!
"Do not regret growing old, it is a privilege denied to many." Be blessed.
Rest in Peace Chris. I watched this video today for the first time.. and I got so inspired. Its just so beautiful to watch. And now I have heard you have just left us. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.. #HappinessIsNotALimitedResource
My best friend was murdered at Ohio State in 1974. She was so smart, so fun; to my knowledge campus police never found the killer...RIP Barbara McCarrick
I looked her up. I just found one old article saying she died of “natural causes” But her death was “inconclusive”. so that sounds fishy to me.
That dude has the old soulness and wisdom that reminds me of Claire wineland…. Rest in peace bud
What a champion. From 8:50 onwards...What beautiful words.
Rest in peace our beautiful Chris. You will never be forgotten. xxx
I only saw this the other day and all I have to say is that my heart broke into pieces when I watched this.
Wise, mature and spiritual,....WAYYYYY beyond his years! Continue to R.I.P., young man.
Sent to my brother after we havent spoken since in 2 years since our parents divorce. Our time is so little and for those of us that dont see it as a scarcity, we waste it.
"I Want To Be Remebered As Someone Who Did Their Best"
I think I've watched this 10x+ over the last few years. Chris is amazing, it makes me cry each time; but it's not just from the terrible circumstances but because he is truly inspiring. I'm sorry I didn't get up know you better. Thank you for the little time we had together in Marquard.. to the family; you bought up a truly great man
This young man has such courage and is so positive despite being so sick. He really reminds you of how important family and friends are. We often times take them for granted. We are truly blessed to be loved and have amazing families.
"the decision to be positive is not one that disregards or belittles the sadness that exists."
this really spoke to me. well said. I'll remember this.
Still madly inspired by this since day one... May your spirit and soul fly free...
What a strong young man . Rest in power wise old soul .
"although im sad i may not get the chance to experience love. i have loved and been loved more than most people will ever in their lifetime" awww.
That joy in the midst of overwhelming grief is like no other!
what a lovely human being - RIP, always
❤ Christopher, you have been and still remain such an inspiration to so ❤ many ❤ people including myself. Fly sweetly with the angels dear ❤ one.
I simply love your old soul and your talent to put your wisdom in such brilliant words. I come back to your channel regularly. Sending love to you on the other side. Thank you, Chris.
Perpetrators and murderers devalue human life. People like Christopher are here to remind us of the love and joy in living it. Life is a gift not to be wasted.
We shall see you again for now goodbyee .I can tell your such a blessed soul May you rest in perfect peace .
I wish SoulPancake would do an update on Christopher's family, it would be nice to see how they were doing!
he passed away in 2014.
The family bruh, I said the family.
Kara Baquer Oh, I'm so sorry for misreading your comment! I will attempt to bypass my fault.
Mischievious Jirachi it’s called reading comprehension. Learn to read first.
On my personal experience. It's very hard to find peace. My son passed away 3 months ago and I don't know how to move forward. I tried but I can't.
I try to celebrate his life but reality hits me very hard and I get depression.
You will always be remembered not only as someone who did their best, but someone who inspired many.
Wow, he seems like an amazing guy and his friends and family are great too! So inspiring. I've watched a few of these and I can't stop crying