Precious Life

As humans, we may have placed borders upon this earth and we may choose to focus on our differences. Yet, in truth, we are intimately interrelated. When a tragedy hits a nation the starkness of our interconnect-ness is glaring at us; radiation may affect the air we breathe, the water we need for our survival, and the affects are far more expensive than we wish to accept or willing to admit. We are all in this field, and inhabit one Universe; it seems we are not as separated as we brought ourselves to believe and maybe it's time to consider Unity as a way of life.

How would you choose to live if this was your last day? I don’t mean to sound morbid nor depressing; on the contrary, my point is to ponder upon living purposefully. In your life, do you tend to focus on the impermanent, or do you focus on what truly matters and precious to your heart? Do you tend to forgive, or do you hold differences in the front of your mind? Is it that important to be right, and who decided what is wrong or right? Does it really matter that you have a different opinion, or would you rather enjoy the connection you have with that person? Does it matter if you give more, or even keeping a tab on how much you give? Do you tell the people you love how they touched your heart and how much they mean to you? When was the last time you extended a small gesture that you know could light someone’s heart? Do you take the time to be aware and enjoy the little wonders that are all around you? Do you truly listen when a friend needs a shoulder? Is the program you watch more important than having an intimate conversation with your spouse, friend, or family? Is there anyone in your life you might wish to forgive or apologize to? Is there anything you always wanted to get to but never found the time? Do you live hoping that tomorrow will be better? Are those last 'x' pounds holding you back from embracing yourself right now? Is that 'x.y.z' really is what’s going to make you happy? Is there a friend or a co-worker in your life that can use a helping hand? Do you remember to be grateful? Do you take the time to listen to your soul? Do you take time to do what sustains your heart? Do you remember to nurture your inner child? Are there fears that have been roaming in the bottom of your soul, that maybe it’s time to release? What would make your heart sing? If this was your last day how would you live it?   

As humans we come here with free will and infinite capacity to co-create our world. I believe that life speaks to us through events that contain hidden messages we can observe and decipher. My hope is that you choose to live this precious moment with grace and love. May you choose to discover what's most precious to you and what nurtures your spirit; and hold these tenderly within your heart TODAY and throughout your life.