If there is something that needs to be said, say it. If there is something that needs to be done, do it. If you have a dream, pursue it. If great adventure is calling, answer the call.
If you are holding back, holding on or holding in, let go.
Give hugs. Give praise. Give all you've got.
Practice kindness.
Offer forgiveness.
Recognize grace.
And never, ever, withhold love.
Because tomorrow, the next hour and the next minute may never come. For Christopher, the 45 year old, charismatic man and father to Hannah, whose funeral I will attend tomorrow, the end came unexpectedly and swift. Those that knew Chris are aching for one more minute, one more word, one more laugh, one more chance to bask in his sunshine and tell him how much he meant to them. Because we all assumed we would have plenty of time. We all assumed wrong.
Vow to say it, do it, and pursue it. Let go of grievances. Let go of fears. Offer your best self to the world, while there is still time, still breath in your lungs and still so much love to give.
I'm so so sorry that you lost a friend. My heart goes out to his family.
ReplyDeleteI will attend a funeral tomorrow too, our pet bunny Oatmeal unexpectedly died tonight. Just a little brown ball of fluff wit eyes, but it hurt seeing my kids cry just the same.
Life is precious.
My condolences for the loss of a friend. The post is a beautiful share...and I love the spiral clock, very poetic.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad and so very true.
ReplyDeletePS I want that clock.
I came here via Rising Blogger and must congratulate you on your award and the post, it is well deserved.
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