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Agree, but that puts the focus on what is wrong with us versus what is
right.
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Interesting thought, especially
as I suspect that most of us underestimate, and undervalue, all the positive
things we do. It's just so easy to get caught up in the "how to be
better" mindset. Which can be overwhelming, as it becomes just one
more thing you feel you need to do.
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And, can set you up for failure versus success. Plus,
everyone's personal circumstances are different, which is why I am suggesting self-acceptance
versus comparing yourself to some other "ideal". Focus on positive
traits. Then, build on those.
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I like that! Especially since building
on something you already do will probably take less time than trying to change
and, let's face it, lately it seems that time's flying by even more quickly
than usual.
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Someone once told me,
"The older you get, the quicker time flies." Which means we must use
it wisely. Especially since none of us knows how much time we have
left.
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I know you're pragmatic, but that was painfully blunt. Especially given
what's going on with the pandemic. In
the past, most people preferred not to think about death, but now, at the risk
of sounding dramatic, it's all around us and has touched so many people. It's so
incredibly tragic.
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Having loved ones die, especially untimely deaths, can have a powerful
impact. Which is what happened to me growing up. It made
me realize that the future is not a guarantee, but merely an incentive. And
that, in turn, had a direct impact on my priorities. And, how I
approach life.
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I remember you telling
me that. It certainly explained a lot of
things, like what appeared to be your "devil-may-care" attitude. It
helped me realize that a lot of your decisions, and actions, were based on your
unusual perspective. I guess you can say
that you live life based on your experience with death.
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To some extent, but I see the bigger influence being how I want to be
remembered at my funeral.
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I'm not sure I even want
to have this conversation, but I'll admit I'm curious. So, do you
care to explain that remark?!
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I believe you should live your life not concerned about what people
think and say about you when you are alive. But instead, what they
will say about you once you are gone.
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Why would you care if
you're no longer around?
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By then, what you say you are going to do is a moot point. All
that is left are your actions. And, they will speak louder than
words. What did you do? Who
did you help? Did you try to make a
difference?
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That's a very interesting attitude for someone who doesn't seem to care
what people say about you when you're alive!
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Is it? When people talk about the living, many focus
on gossip and/or perceptions. People look at isolated incidents. Recent
events or actions. However, when you remember those who are no
longer here, you may have specific memories that stand out, but you remember
the person. And, what they stood for. You remember them in
terms of the life they lived.
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You're right. Almost every night, Wolf Blitzer on CNN takes
the last few minutes to memorialize victims of COVID-19 and he talks about the
life they lived. I don't even know them,
but it makes me realize how everyone can be special. And the ripple effect everyone has on the
lives they've touched.
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Do you remember the conversation we had years ago when we were returning
from Cousin Frankie's funeral? We talked about all the incredible things
that everyone was saying about him.
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Absolutely! We weren't close to
Frankie, but we learned so much about him by what other people said. He
touched so many lives. I remember thinking that, in a strange way, knowing that
helped comfort Aunt Maxine and Uncle Connie.
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I remember the recurring sentiment was that he always let his family and
friends know that he loved them.
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Yes, I remember that,
too. Since his death was so untimely and unexpected, that was such an
amazing gift that he left the people he loved.
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One of the greatest gifts you can give the people you love is to let
them know that you love them. Especially because you never know if
that will be the last chance you have to let them know how you feel.
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So true. Which is one of the reasons that Valentine's Day drives
me crazy. Although I love getting cards and flowers, I don't think
that you should need a holiday or special occasion to prompt these things. Do
you really need Hallmark and your local florist to tell you that you should be
saying, "I Love You"?
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Somehow, I do not think
you want to discuss the business aspects of holidays. But you, of
all people, understand how easy it is to get wrapped up in day-to-day living. Sometimes
we need a reminder to make us stop and focus on what is truly important. Why
not use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to stock up on "I love you" cards and
then use them all year long? Obviously, Post-it
notes, phone messages, or text messages work just as well. There is
much truth to the cliché, "It is the thought that counts."</td>
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<td>
So, does that mean you do or don't want me and the girls to send you a card on Valentine's
Day?</td>
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<p><br/></p>
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<td>
Whatever makes you happy. Just promise
if you get me a card, it will not be one of those drippy sweet ones. If you really love me, make sure it is
sarcastic. And, the more sarcastic – the
better.</td>
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