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Live Like You Were Dying
The best things in life aren’t things.
I love this simple, yet profound quote from Art Buchwald. When I step back to think about what’s most important in my life, it’s not things at all, even though I’ve been blessed with some pretty nice things. What matters the most to me are my loved ones, my dog, the Earth, and the peace, love, and joy I experience in my life.
Earlier this week I listened to one of Tim McGraw’s old hits, "Live Like You Were Dying." This song caused me to think about what I would do differently if I were dying. I probably wouldn’t choose McGraw’s activities—sky diving, climbing the Rockies, or riding a mechanical bull—but I would make different choices.
I would work a little less and play a little more. I would spend less time doing mindless activities and I would spend more quality time with my husband. I would stop doing things I’m supposed to do and instead do things that make me happy. I would strive to be more mindful in every moment in order to fully appreciate my loved ones, my sweet dog, and the beautiful mountains in my backyard. In essence, I would be fully present with the best things in my life that aren’t really things.
So why can’t I do this right now? As the creator of my journey, I’m not going to wait until it’s my time to go. Instead, I’m going to “live like I’m dying” each and every day by being fully present in the now and by aligning my time with that which is most important to me.
Listen to Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”: my link text
Coming in October: Nora’s Promise, a contemporary romance with a new age twist. She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Will an orphaned child force them to change gears?
I love this simple, yet profound quote from Art Buchwald. When I step back to think about what’s most important in my life, it’s not things at all, even though I’ve been blessed with some pretty nice things. What matters the most to me are my loved ones, my dog, the Earth, and the peace, love, and joy I experience in my life.
Earlier this week I listened to one of Tim McGraw’s old hits, "Live Like You Were Dying." This song caused me to think about what I would do differently if I were dying. I probably wouldn’t choose McGraw’s activities—sky diving, climbing the Rockies, or riding a mechanical bull—but I would make different choices.
I would work a little less and play a little more. I would spend less time doing mindless activities and I would spend more quality time with my husband. I would stop doing things I’m supposed to do and instead do things that make me happy. I would strive to be more mindful in every moment in order to fully appreciate my loved ones, my sweet dog, and the beautiful mountains in my backyard. In essence, I would be fully present with the best things in my life that aren’t really things.
So why can’t I do this right now? As the creator of my journey, I’m not going to wait until it’s my time to go. Instead, I’m going to “live like I’m dying” each and every day by being fully present in the now and by aligning my time with that which is most important to me.
Listen to Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”: my link text
Coming in October: Nora’s Promise, a contemporary romance with a new age twist. She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Will an orphaned child force them to change gears?
