Just about everyone takes their life for granted, unless forced to see your own mortality...or those close to you its very sad that we take life, people and blessings for granted, and only reflect positively or appreciatively when hearing about a death or tragedy.
Today, as I learned about the unexpected death , of a relatively young man...it brought me to the point of re evaluating my life and priorities,and that familiar feeling of losing a loved one too soon.
So often I wish I could have one last conversation...ask one more question...and realize that opportunity has passed forever.
In retrospect of everything that's happened in my life, in the past 20 mos since losing my husband. I see a lot of pain, but, a lot of growing.and strength as a result. Death has a way of changing a person forever. It doesn't necessarily have to be for the worst. .... Ride the wave...feel the loss and learn all the lessons. Then, become a better person because of the experience.
Prioritize and appreciate everything and everyone in your life. Not everyone is there forever...some people just come into our lives for a season...a reason, usually a lesson learned.
Situations change...you can be financially secure one minute,and a paycheck away from homelessness the next. None of which defines you as a person. You are who you are deep inside and your moral code and actions define you.
So, take today to reflect on all you have in life.....the good,the bad, the ugly...and realize all of that has made you who you are today. Never pass up the opportunity to say I love you...even if its not returned. Always do a kind gesture. And above all appreciate because NONE of us know how long we have what we have. Rather it be a person, place or thing.
Love unconditionally, fully and completely, don't be afraid to get hurt or trust. Chances are you will get hurt...and your trust will be violated....but, by taking a chance you may find something unexpected and wonderful .
Never regret any experience good bad or ugly...its helped make you the person you are.
Above all appreciate regardless if the person or experience.is forever, or one moment in time.....
Today, as I learned about the unexpected death , of a relatively young man...it brought me to the point of re evaluating my life and priorities,and that familiar feeling of losing a loved one too soon.
So often I wish I could have one last conversation...ask one more question...and realize that opportunity has passed forever.
In retrospect of everything that's happened in my life, in the past 20 mos since losing my husband. I see a lot of pain, but, a lot of growing.and strength as a result. Death has a way of changing a person forever. It doesn't necessarily have to be for the worst. .... Ride the wave...feel the loss and learn all the lessons. Then, become a better person because of the experience.
Prioritize and appreciate everything and everyone in your life. Not everyone is there forever...some people just come into our lives for a season...a reason, usually a lesson learned.
Situations change...you can be financially secure one minute,and a paycheck away from homelessness the next. None of which defines you as a person. You are who you are deep inside and your moral code and actions define you.
So, take today to reflect on all you have in life.....the good,the bad, the ugly...and realize all of that has made you who you are today. Never pass up the opportunity to say I love you...even if its not returned. Always do a kind gesture. And above all appreciate because NONE of us know how long we have what we have. Rather it be a person, place or thing.
Love unconditionally, fully and completely, don't be afraid to get hurt or trust. Chances are you will get hurt...and your trust will be violated....but, by taking a chance you may find something unexpected and wonderful .
Never regret any experience good bad or ugly...its helped make you the person you are.
Above all appreciate regardless if the person or experience.is forever, or one moment in time.....
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