I found out today that one of my oldest friends passed away last night. I hadn't talked to her in several years, but always kept up with her through mutual friends or family members. We grew apart. I moved away; we simply lost touch. No drama. We did not have an argument that ended our friendship. We just grew a part. I still loved her and I'm certain she still loved me.
I haven't been able to take my mind off of the fact that she has passed on. I am so sad. She has children and comes from a close knit family who, I'm sure, are greatly mourning their loss. It's always sad to hear that someone you care for has passed, but it is especially sad when you have been out of touch with them. I keep thinking about how we take for granted that we and others will always be here. Far too often I would think, "I should call her to check in," or i would say to family members, "Tell her I said hello." All I had to do was do a little digging to find out how to get in touch with her and call her myself. I never did.
Today I have been thinking about how many times I miss opportunities to connect with people. Do I tell them I love them, even when I don't like them? Have I mended relationships I am responsible for breaking and even those that weren't my fault? Have I forgiven the people I should? Is there anything left unsaid? Have I said I'm sorry, please forgive me?
Tomorrow is not promised - today is all I have. I want to live my BEST LIFE with no regrets. It's not that hard really. I have to get out of my own way and be led by the spirit. The spirit never steers me wrong. Today I am grateful for second chances.
That's all for now. I have some work to do. Traci H.
You have the opportunity right now to control whether you'll look back on today with satisfaction or with regret. -Ralph Marston
I haven't been able to take my mind off of the fact that she has passed on. I am so sad. She has children and comes from a close knit family who, I'm sure, are greatly mourning their loss. It's always sad to hear that someone you care for has passed, but it is especially sad when you have been out of touch with them. I keep thinking about how we take for granted that we and others will always be here. Far too often I would think, "I should call her to check in," or i would say to family members, "Tell her I said hello." All I had to do was do a little digging to find out how to get in touch with her and call her myself. I never did.
Today I have been thinking about how many times I miss opportunities to connect with people. Do I tell them I love them, even when I don't like them? Have I mended relationships I am responsible for breaking and even those that weren't my fault? Have I forgiven the people I should? Is there anything left unsaid? Have I said I'm sorry, please forgive me?
Tomorrow is not promised - today is all I have. I want to live my BEST LIFE with no regrets. It's not that hard really. I have to get out of my own way and be led by the spirit. The spirit never steers me wrong. Today I am grateful for second chances.
That's all for now. I have some work to do. Traci H.
You have the opportunity right now to control whether you'll look back on today with satisfaction or with regret. -Ralph Marston
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