Yesterday 150 or so people in loud shirts gathered on the beach for a beautifully moving memorial service. He was only 52 years young and left behind3 teenage children, a wife and a loyal dog.
It made me realise how we all seem to have this false sense of reality that we (and everyone in our lives) will all live to the ripe old age of our late 80s. We all assume that there’s a solid 50 or 60 years ahead of us.
It reaffirms the importance of letting go of superfluous worries about what people think of our actions, our “want” (not need) for the latest model iSomething or $300 designer dress. That grudges and ill feelings towards others are only poisoning ourselves and the choices we make regarding our own health RIGHT NOW can greatly determine if we pass away peacefully in our sleep or struggle with a chronic condition through our later years.
We might not live to 80, maybe only 60 or 50. Will you be satisfied with the way you have lived your life or are you still treating it as a dress rehearsal?
Live each day like it’s your last, put your talent to good use and eat your bloody vegies! xx
It made me realise how we all seem to have this false sense of reality that we (and everyone in our lives) will all live to the ripe old age of our late 80s. We all assume that there’s a solid 50 or 60 years ahead of us.
It reaffirms the importance of letting go of superfluous worries about what people think of our actions, our “want” (not need) for the latest model iSomething or $300 designer dress. That grudges and ill feelings towards others are only poisoning ourselves and the choices we make regarding our own health RIGHT NOW can greatly determine if we pass away peacefully in our sleep or struggle with a chronic condition through our later years.
We might not live to 80, maybe only 60 or 50. Will you be satisfied with the way you have lived your life or are you still treating it as a dress rehearsal?
Live each day like it’s your last, put your talent to good use and eat your bloody vegies! xx
love that sunflower picture!
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