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When this television news anchorman who is fighting brain cancer in Illinois shared with viewers (and the whole world) that he was told by his doctors that he only has four to six months to live; I could not help but admire his bravery and honesty and his faith in God.

And of course he made me think about what I would do, and how would I spend my time, if I learned that I only had six months left to live myself.

WWYD?Would I do the same things I am doing now, only with a little more care?

Would I want to continue working for as long as I can like Dave wants to?

Or would I want something more?

The answer is something more.

I would want more joy, more kayaking at sunset, more home cooked meals shared with my Cohort of Awesome, more clarity, more soul-stirring Masses that leaves me spiritually sated, more giving, and certainly more Love. I would want to celebrate each day that I woke up and realized that I was still in the land of the living. I would want a life that has room for only the things that matter.

Would I still worry about the past? I don’t think so. I would probably bless it and let go of all the shitty things I still hold on to once and for all. I would probably accept finally that my life is not perfect but it is wonderfully imperfect just as it is. Cuz it’s mine.

Would I count my blessings each day? Yes and I would probably keep a gratitude journal just to remind myself every day of all the things I have to be grateful for.

Would I hold on to all the stuff I’m keeping “just in case”? If I’m honest, those things would probably be the first to go.

The really big question now that I’ve done all these brain things is: What am I waiting on to start doing those things NOW? In the time I do have?

I’m not promised tomorrow…two weeks or even six more months. So what am I waiting on to start living the life I described above?

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7 for Seven

I am happy.

…every Monday, we post seven positives from the previous seven days of the week as a reminder of what we have so that the week starts out on an upswing. There is much truth in the belief that happy people attract good things, so it is important to start the week out right. Sometimes it’s the more grand, but other times, it’s the simple things.~ Key + Arrow

7 for Seven originated at Key + Arrow and here are my short and sweet 7 positives for this week:

Coffee. There is nothing like waking up to smell of freshly brewed coffee. I do believe that heaven smells like, freshly baked bread, chocolate chip cookies and coffee!

My team at work. It hasn’t been easy supervising 14 men, all at different stages and ages in life. I am learning patience. I am also learning how to appreciate men, because while this is in the corporate setting, personalities make or break a team. I am blessed to have some great personalities to work with.

My brother’s random text msgs. My brother isn’t the most expressive man in the world so when he sends me random “I love you.” text msgs, I cherish them.

Clean slates. I am learning that moving on and starting again can be hard, but the hardest part is taking the first step. But once you take that first step…the next one and one after that gets easier.

IP Virgo. This is my sister from another mother. My adventure buddy. My conscience. We have been friends since were 5 years old. We have been there for each through break-ups, graduations, new apartments, the death of a parent, great loves and crazy bosses. She is my ride or die chick and this journey would be oh so boring without her along for the ride. *Shout out to my Cohort Of Awesome*

My plants. I have been able to successfully keep them alive and thriving and after being responsible for the deaths of 3 cacti and 1 lucky bamboo, I think this is something worth celebrating.

Home-made Coconut Ice cream. This is your mama’s ice cream made from the old-fashioned churned ice cream bucket. The kind that is creamy and coconutty and just mmm mmm good.

Shorter days The sun is setting earlier here in the Caribbean. That’s a sign that we’re getting closer to the end of the year and Christmas is coming. I see you vacation. I see you.

My hope is that by turning my focus to all that I have to be grateful for at the start of my work week, by sowing my own seeds of faith and gratitude, I can carry with me and reap the rewards of “positivity + balance + bliss” throughout the days ahead.

If you’re reading this, this is me blowing some glitter and confetti on you because you’re super blessed to have received the gift of another 86,400 seconds today, to spend any way you desire. What made you happy today? What are you grateful for? I would love to hear from you.

Wordless Wednesday

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