I thought I would share something different with you today, it made me think more carefully about myself and how I live my life. We must constantly check with ourselves, that what we are doing everyday with our lives is still in tune with our values and the things that really matter.
If I Had My Life to Live Over
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the’good’ living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment and realised that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, “Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.” There would have been more “I love you’s.” More “I’m Sorry’s.”
But mostly given another shot at life, I would seize every minute…look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you, who has more, or who’s doing what.
Instead, let’s cherish the relationship we have with those who do love us.
Let’s think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
by Erma Bombeck
Erma wrote this after she found out she was dying from cancer. It may have been too late for Erma to live the kind of life she saw as more fulfilling and worthwhile, don’t let it be too late for you.
There are so many ways to invest in life with your enthusiasm, your gratitude, your energy. So many ways to create wealth so you can live financially free. Keep striving to promote yourself you have gifts within you, share them with the world.
I hope this short note from Erma will encourage you to examine where you are and choose a path that will lead you to a greater life, lived.
Have an Awesome Day
Teresa and the Team at
