Time Flies

If last year had been a fish, I would have thrown it back. I'm thinking that must explain the lack of writing. Cancer is something that you always think happens to someone else; I'm here to say - not so! Tomorrow I will have one year cancer free and that small fact has caused me to look at what is important in life - bottom line - absolutely nothing.

The Buddhists believe that human life is one of the highest forms of life, so to waste it on laying up treasures on earth is quite fruitless. The "Big C" as John Wayne used to call cancer, doesn't care who you, what you are or what you have - it will grab you and spin your world around; it will consume your every waking moment and permeate your dreams; if you are not careful, it will start to define you.

So today my focus is on becoming more mindful, more spiritual - enjoying the simpler things of life, being grateful for every moment, and recognizing that our journey here is transient - a mere blip on the tableau of the infinite.

Tomorrow will not be a wild celebration, it will be a quiet regular day, taking care of the basic things in life, looking forward to watching a little 4 year old look for eggs on Easter morning, and enjoying her face when she sees the Cinderella Easter Basket that is currently sitting on my dining room table awaiting it's new adoring owner.

My advice, if I may humbly offer it, do not wait until death looks you in the face, stop and spend time within yourself now, find peace - all else will take care of itself.