I was in the gym two days ago bitching to myself about how I had slacked off on my better health goals this winter, how I had not lost the extra weight yet, how I could be in better shape than this if I had more will power when it comes to food, blah blah blah…. and then in that very same moment of bitching and self anger I heard some news from a good friend that spun me around real quick 
💔. Someone I worked with years ago at Unilever, a woman who had known real hardship but was a friend to everyone, regardless, who was always upbeat and had a wicked laugh that would make you instantly laugh along with her despite any struggles she had – died suddenly, too young. How I will miss her straight forward, no nonsense political banter and hearty zest for friendships and life. I am so mad I didn’t visit with her last time she was in town, or the time before that.
Sometimes in those hard places in life, besides the pain of the loss, we are reminded of what really matters. As I sat on the weight bench beating myself up over yet another thing – I thought of Regis’s outlook on life and I knew what our departed friend would say – LIFE IS SHORT. Every minute of every day is a new opportunity to get it right. Let go of the baggage and any negativity. Embrace the gift of life and don’t waste any more time on anything or anyone that will bring you down. Rise up and live your best life, in all the little and big ways that have the most meaning to you. And, finally- those you love? Tell them. Tell them today.
