We are not promised any length of time in these flesh bodies. We have no idea what tomorrow brings. Time is precious for sure, but we consistently have to be reminded by just how much. Explaining this to my two young children during the passing of our beloved family dog this past week, it was a fine balance of teaching them not to fear the unknown but to embrace it. Our loved ones are unique and irreplaceable and to be valued every day they are given us. Being impeccable with our word and our actions is the only way to not squander the time we have. Each day is a gift both to live as well as to show our love to those in our lives.
I've experienced many different losses of loved ones and the one constant, regardless of the circumstances of loss is this: What's remembered are the things not said, not appreciated when we had the chance, not done. Life is short and when it is over, it won't be all the inconsequential "stuff" that got done before getting to what really matters that will be thought, but all of the moments lost to the inconsequential "stuff". Life is messy and can be a struggle, but even in the struggles don't forget about the moments that need to be embraced while you have an opportunity to embrace them!
I've experienced many different losses of loved ones and the one constant, regardless of the circumstances of loss is this: What's remembered are the things not said, not appreciated when we had the chance, not done. Life is short and when it is over, it won't be all the inconsequential "stuff" that got done before getting to what really matters that will be thought, but all of the moments lost to the inconsequential "stuff". Life is messy and can be a struggle, but even in the struggles don't forget about the moments that need to be embraced while you have an opportunity to embrace them!
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