Adult Content Warning

You have entered a site intended for ADULTS ONLY. If you are under the age of 18, or if it is illegal to view such material in your community, please exit this site immediately. This site contains mature content including but not limited to; articles, discussions, pictures and other materials that some people may find offensive. If such materials offend you, please exit this site immediately.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Not Saving a Thing

Shared this years ago but decided to share again as it’s such a lovely message…

I'm reading more and dusting less. I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time at work.

Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.

I'm not "saving" anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out 28.49 for one small bag of groceries.

I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank. "Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.

I'm not sure what our loved ones who have suddenly passed on would’ve done had they known that they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, or for whatever their favorite food was.

I'm guessing; I'll never know. It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my wife/husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God.

If you received this, it is because someone cares for you. If you're too busy to take the few minutes that it takes right now to forward this, would it be the first time you didn't do the little thing that would make a difference in your relationships? I can tell you it certainly won't be the last. Take a few minutes to send this to a few people you care about, just to let them know that you're thinking of them.

People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there."

Author unknown

6 comments:

  1. Hi Cat, how lovely. I think since my husband has retired we tend to live more by this than ever before. I am the happiest I have ever been and living like your post is fab.
    love Jan, xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. So very happy for you and John, Jan! Keep enjoying and living life to the fullest!

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

      Delete
  2. If I did see this before, I've forgotten. Thank you, it's such an important message because we never know. Guilt can be worse to handle than the actual death.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You're welcome, Sunny and I agree with you...guilt is so very hard to handle.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

      Delete
  3. Wise words, Cat. I have lost 2 best friends in this life. One passed on when I was just 19 years old. Another when I was 32. I like to show my friends they are loved.

    Somewhere there is a quote (I think it was Dickens) that says something about us being on this planet for such a short time. Make every day count.

    Love,
    Ella

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sorry you lost those friends at such young ages, Ella...happy you like the post. I've heard a similar quote but wasn't sure who said it. Thanks for sharing.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

      Delete

Thanks for stopping by. Respectful comments are always welcome.