Live!

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Today I attended a funeral. Another funeral.

Death be not proud they say. But proud you certainly are. You claim lives and rejoice in it.

Today I am inspired by Life. This thing we so often take for granted. We wake up every day, take a bath or shower, and start our routines. We work, but do we find joy in what we do? We talk to each other, but do we truly listen to what is being said? We look at the the things in the world, but do we truly see?

We should stop living like things will be given. We need to live and appreciate. We need to wake up in the morning and realize how fortunate we are to be given another chance to breathe. To be alive. To take chances. To live.

Today, when we woke up, many took their last breath. When we witnessed our loved ones smile, some witnessed theirs smiling for the last time.

You have been given a chance today when many were not as fortunate. How will you use it? Will you go through the motions of yet another day?  Or will you live each moment as though it were your last? Will you?

Love and be loved. Forgive and ask for forgiveness. Accept others. Seek acceptance. Be brave. Be Strong. Be True. Be who you want others to be. Today. Tomorrow is not promised.

Do not take anyone or anything for granted. Live.

Take care.

Miss Stone

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