Yeah, I know... this is a subject we all try to avoid thinking about. Here's why I'm bringing it up now. In the past two weeks, I've been to three funerals for people from my church. On top of that, this past Sunday the church observed All Saints Sunday, where we lit candles in memory of those in the church who've died in the past year, and family members who've died in years passed. So the subject has been on my mind.
What I want to ask you is this: How will you be remembered? Have you lived a life of mediocrity and failed to do many of the things you once dreamed of? Have you made a positive difference in the lives of those around you? What do you regret more: the crazy things you did do? Or the things you didn't do? Will people tell great stories at your funeral? Has your life touched only those in your community, or has it touched many people far beyond? What will your family members say about you? What will your friends say about you? Have you achieved the things you set out to? Did you squeak through life afraid at every turn? Or did you take life by the horns and thoroughly live it?
None of us knows how much time we have left. How are you going to live this moment, and the remaining moments you have left? Are you satisfied with your life so far? I know I'm not. I've had a lot of crazy adventures, but there's a lot more I want to do in this life. Take some time to mull this over and see of you need to make some changes. What would it take for you to be on your deathbed and say, "I gave it my best shot?"
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