Just In Case

Just in case

I don’t make it to the end of this year,

Here are a few things I want you to know.

I have loved every minute of this.

I love you.

Life is short. It can be repetitive and mundane to feed, clean and care for ourselves - but there’s never been a better time to learn, explore, experience life than right now.

Every single doubt I ever had about myself was a lie. Try to not lie to yourself (this is harder than it sounds).

Whatever happened to me doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is the present moment. Be fully here, now. Smile.

Your purpose in life is to help other people. Figure out who you’d like to help, and get to work.

You have everything you will ever need to have an amazing experience while you are here. Trust me on this.

Whenever you feel overwhelmed, see what you can simplify, delegate, defer, or systemize. Or, just take a nap.

You have no obligation to spend time with anyone. But I hope that you find a few that you never walk away from. Seeing life through the perspective of others adds richness to this journey.

I believe in the value of farting around.

The best way to honor me is to never dwell on any mistake. The past is the past. Move forward, with positive intention.

Your best will always be enough.

We’re not supposed to get everything that we want.

Take care of your body. It is a water-based starship that you are piloting through the universe. It will eventually fail you, and that may be the end of the ride.

I love you.

I have loved every minute of this.

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I wrote this earlier this week, as a thought exercise - answering the question: “What would I want to convey to loved ones if I passed away unexpectedly?” Given the fact that a good friend of mine passed away New Year’s Day at the age of 61, and that Renee Good lost her life this week, it feels like a “just in case” letter is not a bad thing to draft if you are (like me) a person of a certain age.

Sunday Supper

This Baked Tofu w/ Peanut Sauce & and Coconut Lime Rice looks nice. And it’s never a bad time to make some Spaghetti & Meatballs. A Chopped Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad will keep me on the straight and narrow after holiday indulging.

Sunday Music

I think I shared this performance of I’m A Song by Stephen Wilson, Jr. earlier this year. It grabbed me again recently, so I share it again. His full set from Live At The Print Shop is here. What a distinctive performer. And here is an hour+ of Morning Coffee Grooves to start your Sunday right. Enjoy!

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Have a great week ahead!  You can do anything you set your mind to. Let me know how I can help.


Peace & Love,