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Daily Question, August 31

How would I live this day, if I thought it might be my last?

  • Antoinette

    If today were my last day to live I would smile and love everyone and everything around me.! I would shine out love from my heart in all directions with a heart full of gratitude.

  • Mark Featherstone

    I would taste to the full every moment. Every moment would increase in value, and savoured. Therefore I’d live this day well, fully, deeply. I like this question. Best Wishes to all.

  • Kevin

    How would I live this day if I thought it might be my last? I would live it SLOWLY!

    Sorry, I struggle to take these kinds of questions seriously. I think that they’re silly. Besides, we wake up every day with no guarantee that a tomorrow will come for us.

    I suggest we reframe the question:

    “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (From “The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver)

  • sunnypatti

    As consciously as possible! Drinking in each breath of air, looking at the sky as I always do, playing with my dog and cat, hugging, laughing, and making my way to the ocean to play in the waves and then lay on the sand, soaking up the warmth of this life.

    • Kevin

      Love this, and having done just that yesterday celebrating a family birthday on the beach, I’m with you 100%!

      • sunnypatti

        As September is creeping in, it is the month for me to “suck up summer” and get in the ocean as much as possible before it gets cold. I’m off Wednesday and Thursday and plan to be out there at least one of those days. Maybe both!

  • Cathy
    I woke up two hours early, and my mind and body refused to return to sleep, so here I am. I've sat with this question for quite a while. Initially, I saw there were already 18 reflections, and I felt a sense of time warp. As I noticed the answers are a year-old, I returned to my senses and tried to get serious again with the question. So here are my thoughts: I don't believe there is a last day, which is, I guess, why I can't fathom an answer. I feel like wherever I am now will continue on el...

    I woke up two hours early, and my mind and body refused to return to sleep, so here I am. I’ve sat with this question for quite a while. Initially, I saw there were already 18 reflections, and I felt a sense of time warp. As I noticed the answers are a year-old, I returned to my senses and tried to get serious again with the question. So here are my thoughts:

    I don’t believe there is a last day, which is, I guess, why I can’t fathom an answer. I feel like wherever I am now will continue on elsewhere when my limited time here is up. Throughout all my years of introspection, reading and study, spiritual conversations, church, and nonchurch experiences, I’ve never felt entirely at home under one named belief system. So, to me, the Universe is a big and vast world without end, and I’m ready for whatever is next! I am kind of excited about it! If this is my last day here, I want it to be as natural and open as all the days that have gone before. Embrace what is – the best is yet to come!

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    • Howie Geib

      You have expressed something I have been trying to articulate to myself for a long time! Thank you! And I too ws wondering why so MANY of you are up so early today!!!

      • Zenith

        I started summer by getting up to go watch sunrise and then do this before meditation. I prefer getting up early because it, during summer, carries a meditational aspect for me.

  • Would fly back to Italy immediately. I’d spend my last day soaking up Roma and enjoying all the most wonderful meals and wines possible.
    Also, hoping that my ashes would be spread on the Tevere.

    • Anita

      I love Italy . Verona and the fragrant smell of jasmine, cappuccino , fresh bread and homemade pasta with thinly sliced eggplant and fresh parmeseano…. followed by a bit of dark chocolate… walking through a field of sunflowers to watch the sunset and the full moon rise. Ahhhhh ♥️

  • Kevin

    Slowly. I would live this day slowly!

  • Mica

    One of my old neighbors said his dad spent his last days signing financial papers. The neighbor didn’t have to work because of his wealth, but he mourned his dog’s death more than his dad’s

  • Kirsten

    I would have taken the day off work, stayed in with my partner and called all of my close friends and family to tell them how much they mean to me. I would just want to spend time with loved ones really, if possible my immediate family. Cuddling with my partner and finding comfort in his company.

  • Anita
    This is a fantastic question. I had a very interesting dream about my last day on earth. I spent it in quiet reverence most of the daylight hours enjoying every flower, cloud. Tree, bird, texture, color, sound in nature. Before sunset, friends and family gathered to share my last hours here on earth with a potluck. It was clear to everyone I was leaving soon. Some brought cards, others hugs and farewells. I longed to see one last sunset before I was gone. This was a good way to say thank yo...

    This is a fantastic question. I had a very interesting dream about my last day on earth. I spent it in quiet reverence most of the daylight hours enjoying every flower, cloud. Tree, bird, texture, color, sound in nature. Before sunset, friends and family gathered to share my last hours here on earth with a potluck. It was clear to everyone I was leaving soon. Some brought cards, others hugs and farewells. I longed to see one last sunset before I was gone. This was a good way to say thank you and farewell.

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  • . . . with those I love,
    sitting with the sun on my face . . .

  • Tracey

    If I thought today might be my last I would sweep the remaining cobwebs of fear from my heart’s chambers and disappear in a snap! of gratefulness and joy, face to the sky, arms flung wide. Now… to try this while I’m alive…

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    The same as every other day. Praying and walking. Doing my best. Loving my husband and my children and grandchildren and those around me. God is good all the time … all the time!

  • Ose
    If possible, it would be grace to be together with loved ones, in a quiet place. I would love to be lying in a bed with view into nature, and fully conscious, if this gift would be measured out, ready to fly. Sharing stillness, some gentle touch, and being together in the love I share with my beloved ones and with all around. I love the answer of Anneclaire, to think about what if a retrieve would be measured out. What is my soul longing for, which I would long to be doing? It would be to do wh...

    If possible, it would be grace to be together with loved ones, in a quiet place. I would love to be lying in a bed with view into nature, and fully conscious, if this gift would be measured out, ready to fly. Sharing stillness, some gentle touch, and being together in the love I share with my beloved ones and with all around.

    I love the answer of Anneclaire, to think about what if a retrieve would be measured out. What is my soul longing for, which I would long to be doing? It would be to do what I can to help others to find back to be in contact with the all-inherent source of His love. Together with others, serving our precious Mother Earth, and people, to heal as best as possible. Through words, deeds, meditating, praying… through every pore of my being. To be using possible talents and creativity to help love and freedom unfold wherever I am. Yes, and like Anneclaire, I ask myself: so why not doing, resp. intensifying it now? Thank you dearly for this question, dear Gratefulness-team ?

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  • Kevin Carroll

    In many ways, I do this already. I’m not afraid of death, but I’m well aware that tomorrow is promised to no one, so I live accordingly. If, however, I was certain that today would be my last day, I’d savor the flavor of a vanilla milkshake, I’d enjoy every morsel of an old fashioned chocolate donut, and I would spend the day at the beach with my wife.

  • Lioness
    If I knew it was my last then I would spend time with family and friends to say goodbye, then I would spend some time alone in my favourite places to say goodbye to myself. I However, if I only thought it might be my last I think I would do my best to connect with family and friends without saying goodbye as I would not ant to upset them unnecessarily. Then I would go to my favourite places to contemplate saying goodbye myself. There is a difference in knowing and thinking and unless you truly k...

    If I knew it was my last then I would spend time with family and friends to say goodbye, then I would spend some time alone in my favourite places to say goodbye to myself. I However, if I only thought it might be my last I think I would do my best to connect with family and friends without saying goodbye as I would not ant to upset them unnecessarily. Then I would go to my favourite places to contemplate saying goodbye myself. There is a difference in knowing and thinking and unless you truly know it is best not to try and not worry.

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  • Ed Schulte

    Daily Word for 2019 03 17

    Today is only a small manageable segment of time in which our difficulties need not overwhelm us.
    UNKNOWN

    This answers the the question very well!

  • Michele
    I had such a great time with my family yesterday I found myself feeling so incredibly grateful and had such joy in my heart. My brother surprised me and flew down to visit me a few days ago. I have an annual Saint Patrick’s day party/dinner and it turned out awesome. Food was delicious, good company, Irish music playing. I really love hosting and decorating the house all out. I know my kids will carry on my traditions and that brings me peace if today was my last day to live. Happy Saint Patri...

    I had such a great time with my family yesterday I found myself feeling so incredibly grateful and had such joy in my heart. My brother surprised me and flew down to visit me a few days ago. I have an annual Saint Patrick’s day party/dinner and it turned out awesome. Food was delicious, good company, Irish music playing. I really love hosting and decorating the house all out. I know my kids will carry on my traditions and that brings me peace if today was my last day to live. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone!

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    • Kevin Carroll

      Love your profile pic with the Guinness! St. Patrick’s Day is a time for family in my life, too. All four of my grandparents were born in Ireland. Irish music, Irish soda bread, and an abundance of food contribute to an amazing time with relatives.

  • Tom

    I would really notice all that I do have and be grateful. The “what ifs” of the future would lose their grip and I would be free to be here now. I would have a deeper appreciation for what I do have, which is so much. After all, for any of us, this really could be our last day…as much as we may think so, we do not have control over when our last day will be.

  • Joyce Cronin

    I would connect with all my family and close friends, then I would going out in nature and be alone with Jesus to enjoy His presence ?.

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