Why is it that we often need chaos or bad things to happen to remind us that we should live each day to the fullest? I feel like I am always talking about something else that has "gone awry" in my life or with someone's life who is close to me. However, I am realizing, the older I get, that life is precious and could be short or long. Whatever time we do have, we might as well enjoy it, right?
I am about to get married to the man of my dreams, I have an amazing family (four amazing parents, cousins, aunts and uncles, my Bubba, a rockstar brother, a new group that is about to become my family through marriage....all who are amazing, btw). I have friends who would go to the ends of the earth for me, and who I would return the favor for...all of whom have been there for me through all of the ups and downs I have experienced lately. I have this job that doesn't even feel like work, because I love it so much. I love the family that I have created there and my students inspire me everyday. My angel and I have this wonderful, warm home that we built together, with two loving little cats, and I also have thirty years worth of incredible memories.
So, yes, I do have things in my life that are unfair, frustrating, and things that truly make me want to investigate why such bad things happen to good people, BUT...when I look at the list above, I can rest assured that each day that comes my way, God willing I am blessed enough to have it, will be a new adventure. A day that I will strive to be positive about and to see the good in.
The picture above is of me on a crazy ride down the shore with my amazing girlfriend, M. This picture just captures what I am saying. In this moment, I am carefree, happy, and "in the moment." Even if we live each moment like it may be our last...is that so wrong?
Such a great mantra - live life to its fullest.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jen