You Only Walk This Way But Once

Some months back I was thinking about all the things that I needed to get done. I was so lost in the hustle and busyness of life that I forgot that there were roses to smell along the way. I didn't pay attention to the blue sky and the warm shining sun just above my head. I was too busy doing everything all at once.

Recently, however I had a change of mind to slow things down a bit. Sometimes I get so caught up in my own world and I miss what living is truly about. Living is about smelling the coffee brewing in the morning before starting your day. Living is about being aware of your surroundings like the tall trees and the butterflies that cross our paths just to say a gentle "Hello". Living is about reaching out to someone and asking them how their day went and if they're okay.

I take more deep breaths than I ever did. It helps me to slow down, focus and regroup when I get off track. I know that may not work for everyone but it works well for me. I also had to decide what I was most passionate about. I came to the conclusion that I am a helper. I love to help people! One day I would love to work in the ministry, helping people who are less fortunate.

I sit and think about how the world could be better, beginning with myself. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and have to take one of my "deep breaths" again to focus. There is so much that I want to do before my time is over. I began listening to motivational speakers and educators to fine tune my appetite in making myself a better person and a well rounded woman.

I would love to set a strong example for my two daughters long after I'm gone. Some may say it's a morbid thing to think about life and death. I think it's necessary to keep one grounded. After all, you can't get out of life alive. You'll have to think about it eventually.

I love living! I love waking up being able to move towards the things that I want so passionately out of life. I love thinking of those who went before me and how each of them touched my life in a way that I will always be grateful for. I smile knowing that God has given me one more day to get things right.

Here's to living! Here's to life!

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