I am old enough to know that this could be the last time that I see this friend, that I visit a place I love, that I see an amazing movie or play or concert, that I have the joy of the season’s flowers in my garden.
I wish I had realised it earlier in my life, so that I ‘squeezed the juice’ out of all the wonders and delights that we rush through when we are younger.
Today, I can wish I were a young woman again, I can try to clear all my emails, I can be cross because it’s raining. Or I can enjoy a slow, peaceful start to the day, watch the birds at the feeders, read some of my book, and notice the soothing sound of the rain on my conservatory roof. My choice.
Do I notice the negatives in my day, or do I appreciate the good things that I can easily find if I care to look for them?
If I treat each day as if it were my last, each visit as if it were the last, my life becomes full of riches.
So today, stop for a moment and notice the beauty, the wonder, the smiles and laughter, and truly appreciate them. Choose to make it a good day.
Well I think you have always looked at the things to enjoy and appreciated them.
Don’t start thinking anything might be the last time or it will take the edge off your enjoyment.
Here’s to many more years of open eyed wonder!
Great thoughts from both of you. I do spend some time thinking about how can I go there, do that or see them again (note: not ‘one more time’) – helps prioritise my thinking and actions
love to both
Di thanks for the reminder. As ever your message is timely and apt. Much love