Monday, September 19, 2016

Keep Shining: A Reminder to Live


I lost a friend last night. She was 41-years-old with five wonderful children ages 8-19. Her heart just stopped beating. I'm so heart-broken.

I'm reminded and reminding all my A-type friends, family members and mentors to take care of themselves. Live in and enjoy the present. Tell and show those you love or care about that you do before it's too late.

Follow your heart and your dreams. We spend so much of lives in obligation, silently unhappy and unfulfilled, dying inside.

Many people think following your dreams means giving up work or not working for others. That's not everyone's dream. Many people are happy and fulfilled being part of a great team that's doing great work.

Many people enjoy their day-to-day work because it affords them the opportunity to have a lifestyle they enjoy; to be able to spend time with their family and friends, travel, go on adventures.

Fulfillment is different for everyone. We can't impose our own version of happiness and fulfillment on people we care about. We also can't disregard our hopes and dreams just to "make ends meet."

That's not living. That's existing.

Take time today to smell the roses, say "I love you," get back on the path to your purpose, change a life, laugh, rest, exercise, eat right, and love without reserve.

Tomorrow is not promised. Keep shining.

Constantly Thinking...(through my tears)