If the last year has taught me anything it’s to hold onto your loved ones and to live the moments….don’t wait, don’t put off the fun, don’t make the excuses. Just go and do!
While I realize not everything is so easy to just go and do, but make the best efforts you can. We don’t know when the next chance to have random ice cream dates with our kids will be. Or the next time we can run for the beach and see the sunset. My best memories I’ve made with my kids this last year have been spontaneous! We’ve gone to the park at the last minute, gone for special treats, or made random beach trips just to hear the waves crashing.
While I’ve regretted decisions I made this last year, none involved just doing things with those I love! And not just my kids, but dropping everything to help drive a friend in need. Deciding to throw on clothes for an impromptu hike by myself to clear my head. I’ve not regretted those choices. I’ve not regretted saying yes to things even though I’m scared to death how it’ll turn out.
I do regret not answering when someone’s called me and not pushing harder to do the things I wanted to do with certain people. Because now that time has passed, the window of opportunity closed and it makes me sad for the missed chances.
So while the world is constantly revolving and changing be sure to focus on what’s good for you and don’t take for granted the time you have with people as you truly don’t know what’s around the next corner. I know this is all advice that’s given probably often, but I needed to write this out and write my feelings……keep pushing forward!