One of the questions in the 7 made me think about what a friend has asked me more than once.
What would you do if you knew you had six months to live? That's a tough one. When she first asked me, I had to think about it.
First, I think I would travel to at least one place I've always wanted to go, see things that are a comfort to see. With limited time and health, that wouldn't be far or for long. I think I would rent that mountain cabin, watch the mist rise from them in the mornings, watch the shadows fall at night. Can't think of anything more serene to take with me from this life than that, unless it was being on water. Perhaps I would plan a ferry trip to Fort Fisher. On the water is such a free feeling, watching the sun play on the swells, watching it snow seagulls as you toss bread in the air for them to catch. Feeling weightless.
And then, I would take time to tell each person who has touched my life what they have meant to me - one on one. And I would thank them for all they've done, for what they've been to me.
I would do something that would make at least a tiny difference for someone else. Donate to the food bank, contribute clothing to a shelter. Say something kind to someone who needs it, perhaps. That does make a difference.
Would I make peace with those with whom I may have been at odds? I don't know..
And I would spend the remaining time with my family - the people who have been the constants in my life, let them know how much I love them. And I would write...fast and furious, all the things I wanted to say but never did.
The thing is - those are all things that could be done now - right now - without a deadline (no pun intended).
So...what would you do?
5 comments:
i would take a trip with my daughter for 2 of those months, just her and i with uninterrupted time and FUN. i would make sure that my financial affairs were in order...i'd rage at the sky for having so little time, then i'd pray for peace, but i know i wouldnt find it.... i'll go kicking and screaming outta here! i'm not leaving !
lol, but i know someday i will... it almost is a comfort knowing when, instead of fearing it could happen any day of ur life...
i would be wanting to do all the things i was afraid to do, like skydive, bungy jump, and go on crazy roller coasters
but the FIRST thing i'd do would be GET A 2ND OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
liza
http://journals.aol.com/philadlfiagrl/lizaslife
I would travel, and you are right, these are things we should do now...don't put it off!
~ www.jerseygirljournal.com
wow, no one wants to face their own mortality. If I had prior knowledge of my own demise I would definitely want to finish my journal "I Just Had To Laugh" it's kind of biographical and I would want to leave it for my kids & grandkids so they would "know" me better. I think I would have a burning desire to create some piece of art that I could too...then of course I would want to be with my family and immerse myself in love. Life is too damn short anyway....Sandi http://journals.aol.com/sdoscher458/LifeIsFullOfSurprises
Good choices.
Gabreael
"The thing is - those are all things that could be done now - right now - without a deadline..."
....loving, caring, being yourself and enjoying all the blessings waits for no deadlines.
I love this entry!
Gem :-)
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