Funny how a visit to the emergency room and a close call will instantly put everything into perspective. Life really is fleeting. Anyone of us could be gone in an instance...Scary, but we never really know when our number is up.
All that time wasted worrying, fretting about small things, or big things that are out of our control, only robs us of our joy and affects our health negatively.
I don't know about you, but I've wasted too much time being paralyzed by fear, not always doing what I want to do, or being involved in relationships where I settled for less than stellar treatment.
I made a decision while I sat in that emergency room and it was that I will decidedly LIVE. No more settling EVER. Lots of kissing in the rain. Sunsets savored at the beach. Pretty pink cupcakes doused with sprinkles. Fun funky shoes, bright lips, vibrant colorful nails, and fun clothes - worn only to please myself. Windows down, music cranked + crazy wind-blown hair. Pancakes for dinner. Fried scallops and crispy fries kind- of- living.
The bills will wait. The laundry isn't going anywhere. The small people who insist on trying to make our lives miserable can keep on trying, but they can't steal our joy unless we let them.
What do you say? Want to LIVE with me?
I'm honored to be visiting the ever so hip Helena today from A Diary of Lovely and sharing my dream vacation. I know it's cliche but I HAD to go with Paris. Nutella crepes, taking in all the sights from a celeste blue Vespa...Now that's living!
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I'm honored to be visiting the ever so hip Helena today from A Diary of Lovely and sharing my dream vacation. I know it's cliche but I HAD to go with Paris. Nutella crepes, taking in all the sights from a celeste blue Vespa...Now that's living!
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HERE HERE my dear! I AGREE. Let me tell you a wild story.....
ReplyDeleteI just recently sold a huge amount of my frivolous paper products, things that the average person may enjoy and want, but cannot afford. I understand.
But a woman just bought me out of ALL of the paper mâché products I had....and she is very ill. We spoke and she sounds like such a LIVELY PERSON, but she knows, because of an illness, that life is short. So she is enjoying my art and her testimony really is inspiring. LIVE like you are going to DIE. Worry IS a wasteful emotion but has the power to rob us of our health. I pray you are well this very day, and that you are on your way to a clean bill of health for the rest of your beautiful life. PEACE! Anita
Agree with all, Debby! life is too short to let the little things get in the way.
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Teresa
xoxo
This is a post to love! Your upbeat, bring it on attitude is filled with light and love. Worrying compounds problems, but living each day, each moment just the way you want to is inspiring and the only way to live.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubts you'll make each day better than the one before!
Take care of you.
YES! I want to live with you...ONE DAY AT A TIME! Having a joyful, great time today and not fretting about tomorrow! FEAR IS ONLY False, Evidence, Appearing, Real!! Because we allowed our fears to run away with us...false information that only exists in our minds. NO MORE...LIFE is too SHORT! Excellent Post...let's see how much laughing we can do today!!
ReplyDeleteDeb i LOVE it - i realized that when my Mom was first diagnosed and then all the crap that followed - just to LIVE to LIVE - do you know EVERY single trip i've made to the ER the room next to me someone passed away - talk about a HUGE wake up call! --- and i also learned this on so many of my business trips - that's the 1 thing people say to me as advise - GO OUT AND JUST DO IT AND LIVE - never have 1 single regret - I AGREE!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the enthusiasm in your voice! I've been thinking of you non stop and wondering how you were doing! Now I know! And it sounds like you've made a wonderful choice…one that we should all heed as well! Every now and then I need a reminder to enjoy all of life's blessings! Especially the small ones and most definitely the BIG ones…like being able to continue to live! Much love to you!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree!!! Live life with enthusiasm! My wake-up call was being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer out of the blue Dec. 2009...But I'm still here and every year I take a trip. (If I could afford it I would take more!) The first year after recovery I took a train trip across the country with one of my sisters! This year a road trip from Syracuse to Boulder with another sister! Next year I hope to go to Italy with a friend. Meanwhile, planning takes place all year and I love the way the excitement builds! No more worrying about bills, jobs and things I can do nothing about anyway. Each day is a gift! It's time to love our lives! xo
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for you. You have the right attitude for sure. After my diagnosis with cancer over 20 years ago, my world changed alot. I enjoy each birthday (not so much the number, hah) and each day. I have lost so many friends so early. You never know when it will be your turn. Spend the time with those you love doing things that are important to you. (((((HUGS)))))
ReplyDeleteI just read your scary incident, you're truly an inspiration! And, yes count me in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we get that AHA moment and realize what are really the important things in life.
I want to live with you too! I'm still a young baby and you inspire me daily :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, there's that fighting spirit! Life is for living...
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Hun xoxo
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I'm lucky and learned this lesson years ago...live! I no longer worry about stuff and if I don't get the things I want to get done in a day so what? Most things really roll off my back now as I grab onto each day. I'm glad to read you're now going to do that and why be afraid, the worst anyone can say is no.
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AMEN to that Debby!!!!!! Live like theres no tomorrow (now only if I would practice what I preach). Hoping all is fine with you and that your new lease on life brings you to some fabulous places. It is amazing what we can achieve when we throw aside all our inhibitions and just LIVE!
ReplyDeleteDebby I was so hypnotized by the lovely images that I almost didn't grasp what you wrote. It is pretty inspiring my friend, thank you for sharing your heart and thank you for such a beautiful message!
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Cheers Debby! You've got the right attitude.. don't sweat the small stuff and the laundry is always there when we get back. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteDebby, I'll happily join on the bus - wait no, LIMO to LIVING everyday like it's your last (because it really could be - it's odd how it takes facing death in the face, for us to actually vocalize this - Been there and I have the scars and T-shirt!! ;) This is so where I am at this point in life/my recovery ... Girl going over to look at your Paris vacation... xo and Blessings C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteP.S. - this girl has a passport and will travel ...Paris any time!! xo
I'm with YOU and a High HEALed Life. Memento Mori - Remember your Mortality!
ReplyDeleteI love this post, and your joie de vivre! Yes, time flies and then what do you have to show for it, or did you savor the moments and do what you really wanted? Beautiful sentiments and images. Did I mention I am in love with Paris? My first trip was at age 57, and man, I didn't know what I was missing all those years. I hope to go back 10 x.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Nancy
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A friend has told me, "whether you worry or not, it won't change the outcome.". So true! I think some of us are worriers by nature. Thankfully I'm not usually one.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts and convictions and beautiful images, as always!
Think and you are,
Barbara
You rock Debby, I made the same decision this week too. Was sick and tired of the less than stellar treatment from others, so I put an end to that! xx
ReplyDeleteWay to go Debby...
ReplyDeleteBecause it is the only way to do!!!
You are beautiful in every way...
Luv XO
I hope you're feeling better. Yes, you should live to the fullest every day!! Gorgeous pics as usual!
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Sharon
I love this. Do it do it do it! The wind is taking you some place, why fight it?
ReplyDeleteBravo Debby! Live life to the fullest! You deserve only the best and I know you have that passion inside of you to experience it all to the max :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have let summer pass me by because of laundry, ironing, and the rest of the stuff that is not going anywhere. So I have decided to LIVE in August. I'm going to do my very best to take some time for me! xo
ReplyDeleteSuch true words. In the past, I too have experienced that paralyzing fear stage. It's NO WAY to live...for sure! I hope you are doing well.
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