"Just Do it"

“The greatest danger in life is permitting the urgent things to crowd out the important things.”
~ Charles Hummel

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Awhile ago I had read the following story. The story is somber. Although the story is contrary to my usual motivational and inspirational publishings, the message is quite compelling and provides one of life’s most important lessons.

The story is written by Anne Wells:

My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's bureau and lifted out a tissue-wrapped package.

"This," he said, "is not a slip. This is lingerie."

He discarded the tissue and handed me the slip. It was exquisite: silk, handmade and trimmed with a cobweb of lace. The price tag with an astronomical figure on it was still attached.

"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least eight or nine years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion. Well, I guess this is the occasion."
He took the slip from me and put it on the bed with the other clothes we were taking to the mortician.

His hands lingered on the soft material for a moment. Then he slammed the drawer shut and turned to me.

"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you're alive is a special occasion.

I remembered those words through the funeral and the days that followed. I thought about all the things that she hadn't seen or heard or done. I thought about the things that she had done without realizing that they were special. Now, I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives.

And every morning when I open my eyes I tell myself that this is a special occasion.

Every day is a special occasion. Each day is a gift! it is gift because you have one more day to share a laugh and your love with your family and friends; it is a gift because you have one more day to enjoy the beauty of nature; it is a gift because you have one more day to use the talents that God has bestowed in you; it is a gift because you have one more day to help someone in need. The list can go on and on.

I urge you to stop taking people and things for granted. Don’t put things off. If you need to tell somebody you love them, tell them! If you need to tell someone you are sorry, tell them. If you need to spend more time with your family, make more time! If you need to take a vacation, take it! If you need to pray more, pray more! I urge you whatever it is, get going, get busy and in the words of Nike, Inc., “Just Do it.”

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It's your life: Live it, Love it & Celebrate it!
MJD