If I Had One More Tomorrow . . .

We get reminders daily that life is fragile and limited. There are usually no warnings that tomorrow may be our last.  Would you act differently if you knew?  And if so, how would you spend your last day and moments?

If I had one more tomorrow, I would get out from behind my desk and take myself for a walk to the nearest big tree, wrap my arms around it so that my heart could feel its heart beat and let the flow of love circulate through my core. Then I would sit underneath its protective branches, feeling calm, connected, and supported in letting go, releasing, maybe even shedding some tears for what will no longer be.

During my final “tomorrow”, I would go to the beach and sit in the sand while watching the waves, the shore birds, and the beauty of the setting sun (and I wouldn’t be trying to get a photo.  I would be totally present this time.) And then I would leave my last foot prints on the shoreline, soon to be washed away for eternity.

I would call my Mom, as I do every night, and let her know that she has been my best friend, greatest inspiration, support and love of my life.  I would say: “With all of my heart, I am grateful that you gave me the gift of life and supported that life every step of the way.  I will be with you in spirit…and beyond FOREVER!  I love you so much Mom!  THANK YOU!”

And I would let you, my readers know what a ‘gift’ it has been writing and sharing my blogs monthly with you for over 13 years.  Thank you for your friendship, feedback, and inspiration.

My heart would be saddened that I will no longer be able to wrap my arms around those I love, nor be able to hold the hand of my loving partner as we lie in bed each night, falling asleep with “I love you” as our last words spoken that day.

If I had one more tomorrow, I would do my best to make sure that every person, whom I love, knows how precious they are to me and how grateful that I am for their presence on this amazing journey called “LIFE”.

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What if we lived each day as the precious gift that it is, counting our blessings, sharing our love and everyday kindnesses . . . so that when we experience our LAST DAY, we will leave with a sense of peace, love and gratitude?

May we each have more time and opportunities to let those we love know how much they mean to us, not only during this holiday season, but every day.