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At the time of writing this, I am sitting at my computer fully dressed head to toe in my nicest outfit, getting ready to go to a celebration of life for a dear friend of mine. Im tired as all get out, but I cant sleep right now because im afraid that 1. I wont wake up in time and 2 that I will wrinkle my clothing more than they already are from me trying to put them on.
And with everything that has been going on in the last few weeks, it has given me time to pause and think about things. To reflect on those who are in my life still, and what type of legacy i would be leaving behind. To date the only things worth notation that I have done was write my book and become a Peer Counselor. Where I am in life isn't what I had planned for, but it has been a good one with some bad parts, but that is just life in general right? We have those days that are sunny and full of fun, love, and joy, and those that are not anything but a rainy depressing day. Living with depression, I take the days that I feel amazing with an open heart and mind and completely embrace it. When my depression hits, it makes me long for those good days.
My friend Papa Dan (who's funeral I'm going to) always said "every day is a good day" but today, is not for most of us, as we have to say goodbye to him. But knowing him and carrying that message, as well as the wisdom he imparted to all of us, makes the forthcoming days good. Because though we lost a friend, we gained a guardian.
Take a moment to contact those you care about today. Reach out to them and just let them know you love them. Life gets so complicated that we tend to go a period of time without communication. But no one ever says "I'm glad I didn't take time for those who mean something to me." We always beg, plea, and wish for one more second with that person. To have the chance to say what we didn't get around to. So now is your chance. This is your sign. Pick up that phone, make the call. Reconnect.
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