None of us know when we will be taking our last breath. You can continue to live your life as if you and everyone you care about will live forever. Or you can start prioritizing your time so that if you don’t open your eyes tomorrow, you will be satisfied with the way you spent your time today.
I am not suggesting that you live your life irresponsibly, quit your job and spend your life’s savings on a trip around the world. What I am suggesting is that you get “right” with the important people in your life, especially your life partner. Has a disagreement kept you from showing kindness or affection to your partner? What if he or she were gone? Do you put off spending time with your loved one, thinking that there will always be time tomorrow or next week? What if there is no tomorrow? Do you go through your day exhausting yourself doing things that everyone else wants you to do without thought to keeping yourself strong so you can be there tomorrow?
Take control of your time. Prioritize. What would you change if today were your last day? Spend time with those you love. Tell your loved ones you love them. Do something for yourself. Forgive past hurts. Focus your energy on what’s important in the grand scheme of things.
Excerpt from Kim's forthcoming book Secrets of Happy Couples: Loving Yourself, Your Partner and, Your Life.
