Recently some events brought me back to the sobering reality that life can change on a dime. I am reminded how fragile life is this day. I have decided I need to embrace where I am and what is happening around me, instead of giving in to feelings of dissatisfaction for what has not come my way. Life must be lived in the moments, for we must remember that life is so fleeting.
Moments can brush by us without us recognizing the impact or significance they have, because we are looking for the epic. It can be difficult to live in the moments, because epic is more appealing. We want epic because that is what other people will notice. Epic is being famous and having our name be known. Moments are small. Moments are fleeting. But we are not guaranteed epic. We are given moments.
I am renewing my small and feeble attempt at living a bit more. Here goes:
1. Pumpkin picking/carving with friends.
2. Follow an entire recipe with no shortcuts. A recipe with like, 15 ingredients. Oy.
3. Go dancing more. Not trashy dancing. No one wants to see that. Just plain fun dancing with friends.
4. Vineyard tour. If I can smash the grapes, all the better.
5. Um, I want to milk a cow. I know. I know. Totally weird. But I just thought of it. It’s on the list.
6. Crash a wedding. I’ve never done it. Now is the time.
7. Write more letters to my neices and nephews. They are growing and changing. I am missing it.
8. Eat somewhere highly recommended on Devon Street.
9. Kayak the Chicago River. I think I missed my chance this season. Next summer.
10. I'm depending on you to give me the 10th thing. I really have a block right now.
Life is too short. Enjoy your moments.
