The New Year is a time to think about life – past, present
and future. Tonight, the first night of
the New Year - I am reflecting, crying, thinking, smiling and writing. Racing through my head are years, moments,
people, places, love, loss, choice, change, regret, hopes, memories, dreams….
The sum of these thoughts racing through my head is life –
my life. The good, the bad, the
beautiful, the ugly, the happy, the sad, the right, the wrong – it is the story
of my life.
As I think about my life, I also think about my death. I think of it not as the end – but as the
grand finale of the most amazing story I could possibly write.
You know you’ve thought about it – your funeral - who will
be there, how many people will be there, what will they say, what stories will
they tell, will there be laughter, will there be tears, will there be a song,
will there be pictures, what will it be like?
I live with intention and purpose; I am motivated
by love not fear; guided by light not darkness.
I hold my friends close, my family closer and I never stop working on
my relationship with myself.
I open my eyes to see the miracle that is life, I open my heart to feel the lowest of lows and the highest of highs, I open
my mind with understanding and compassion knowing that we come in all colors,
shapes and sizes and life has no instructions.
When my time comes, when my eulogy is read, there will be no
shortage of stories – stories of laughter, happiness, strength, courage and
love. How do I know this – because I’m
writing it – each and every day of my life.
This life was handed to me – but the way I choose to live it is all up
to me, I am the only one in control – and I am going to live inspired.
I will leave you with this:
- It’s your life, make the most of it, make it good, make it real, make it memorable, make it magical and own it!
- If you have the opportunity and ability – spread the love.
- Eulogize the living – don’t wait until they are the only one in the room that can’t hear you – for goodness sake they are the ones that would appreciate your words the most.
I love the song Amazing Grace, by Aaron Neville. It is soul stirring and the perfect song for reflection. Listen and listen.
Much Love,
Megan
