By My Aunt Judy’s transition to Heaven got me thinking how do we honor those we love who are no longer here. I have several ideas because I want to make my life count in honor of Aunt Judy, Kirk, and Granny. Living in a way that makes them proud is important to me. I also don’t want to have any regrets when at the end of my life, either. My ideas are below. I hope they inspire you to live well for the people you love that are no physically here.
- Tell the people who matter to you that they do every chance you get. When I say everybody, I mean EVERYBODY who is important to you.
- Say I love you to those you do often.
- ALWAYS show up for the people who matter to you
- Dream big: bigger than seems possible and do the work to make those dreams reality
- Take chances: don’t allow fear to stop you from doing anything. In other words: be brave.
- Only buy stuff you need and stuff you love
- Have comfort food and/or dessert every so often
- Take the dream trip if you can
- Make memories
- Take pictures, but also be present by putting your phone and camera down as well
- Find what brings/gives you joy and do it on purpose frequently
- Err on the side of love and kindness with everybody who comes across your path…ALWAYS
- Help somebody else every time the chance presents itself
- Listen to those who have different views and stories and learn from them
- Practice gratitude daily
