Everyone that is born will ultimately die. No one knows the exact moment; yet it is a known reality.
My beloved friend lost her life partner; unfortunately, I had yet to meet him. Schedules and distance made getting together a challenge; we were hoping to meet this month. The good news is that my friend experienced a love that nourished her soul; the sad news is that they didn’t grow old together. Their connection on this earth ended too soon.
Experiencing her partner through my friend’s eyes was a real blessing for me. I learned about how I can be a better person; I learned about how I can make a difference in the world around me. Each time a person dies, they leave a legacy for survivors to notice. Sometimes the memories are not such a gift, but even the challenging memories give all of us something to note so that we can learn from the person who has died.
What did I learn from my friend’s fiancé? I learned so much that I am not certain I can do it justice, but I will try.
- Working with your hands fills you with satisfaction and benefits both your pocket and your disposition.
- Keeping a promise is a way of showing someone they really matter.
- Simple acts of kindness touch people deeply and have a lasting impact.
- If you can make a difference in someone’s life, take the time.
- No matter what happened in the past, you don’t have to continue doing what didn’t work for you or for those you have loved.
- No one is a stranger.
- Take time to touch people’s lives by going the extra mile when possible.
- Treasure what you have; every moment counts.
- Love deeply.
- If you want something enough, be willing to work hard of for it.
- Live with integrity through being the most honest you can be.
- Mending fences takes work, but it is worth the work.
- Life is short; treasure the moments that you have.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring; everyone dies. The challenge is living your life fully and consciously. Living is a gift, but living fully has the potential to impact not only your life, but also the lives of those you love and those you will love.
What will you be known for when your time comes? How are you choosing to live your life today? May each and everyone of us find at least one attribute that touches others and ultimately benefits ourselves too.
May we be blessed to live a physically and spiritually healthy life. May our lives ultimately be a memory for good!
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