Cherish Regular Moments

I get frustrated, upset, and even depressed like everyone else!  Being a life coach does not mean that you are perfect or that you have it all figured out.  We are all humans on a finite path until we reach that other place that some call heaven, paradise, Eden, Elysium, or whatever you may call it.  I am telling you this for several reasons.  Your feelings are emotions and your emotions are expressions of your thinking.  That being said we tend to over think things, over react, and blow things out of proportion when really they are not big deals at all.  We make them big in our minds, let it fester and it becomes stress.  I tend to take my career very seriously . . . too seriously sometimes!  So I have made a decision to step back a little, take some deep breaths, and just do the best I can using all of the creative talents I was given.  I say this because of the story I am about to tell you.  I received a call from my mom earlier this week.  She told me that a family friend just found out that he has terminal cancer and only has a short time to live.  This same man not a year ago had a miracle happen to him when he survived a heart attack that must have been providence.  Angie and I visited him today.  Sitting, listening and talking with someone that I know may not be there next month or next year really gave me perspective on what really is important in life.  Living every moment.  Not postponing spending quality time with family and friends.  Choosing to enjoy doing the chores such as cutting the lawn, taking out the garbage, etc.  I say this because when I returned home I laid on my bed and just sat there quietly listened to the sounds outside.  I heard plane pass over, the leaves rustling, the wind blowing, and the create of the house.  My friend will never be able to do that anymore.  He will not be able to taste the delicious meals I am fortunate to eat every night.  He will not be able to feel the warmth of the sun or the bitter cold of our Michigan winters.  All of which we take for granted.  I don’t know why we only tend to reflect when we lose something or are going to lose something or someone dear to us but I am going to really try to cherish the regular old things in life that make up my immediate existence. 

To Gar and his family – My love and prayers go out to you and your family!

Jaime B