Death has a way of reshaping our perspective, but why wait for its shadow to fall before we start living authentically? As we witness devastating floods in Texas, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and the unexpected passing of beloved figures like Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the fragility of life becomes painfully apparent. Yet many of us continue spending our precious hours gossiping, holding grudges, and feeding negativity.
Have you noticed how people change when given a terminal diagnosis? The transformation is remarkable - priorities shift instantly, petty grievances dissolve, and an urgent desire for peace takes hold. That's the wisdom at the heart of this episode: we shouldn't need a death sentence to embrace what truly matters.
I share personal stories about family members carrying grudges to their hospital beds and others who call not out of care but hoping to discover something wrong they can gossip about. These cautionary tales remind us that every interaction is a choice - to build up or tear down, to plant seeds of love or discord. When we depart from negativity and approach each day as potentially our last, we gain freedom from the trivial concerns that often consume us.
This isn't about living recklessly or abandoning responsibilities. Rather, it's approaching life with intentional kindness, making peace where possible, and using our limited time to help others instead of hurting them. As one minister wisely advised my sister, "Go and take my love, not my judgment" - because love draws people together while judgment pushes them away.
What would change if you knew today was your final day on earth? Would the grudges still matter? Would the gossip seem important? Or would you focus entirely on expressing love and gratitude to those who matter most? Don't wait for tragedy to bring clarity. Start living today as if it were precious - because it is.
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