"If I only had 24 hours left to live..."

I would want most to live a normal day with celebration and observation. The only difference being if I were scheduled to work, I would not go in! I would want to spend as much time with those I love the most and say goodbye to everyone. I want to let everyone know that they have meant something to me and reassure them that we are on good terms and that life will be okay in my absence.

I would wake up early to see the sunrise, go on a walk; spend as much time outside as I could. I might even go for an adventure (like a day-trip to Duluth and spend time by the lake). Depending on the time of the year and the location I resided I would take up outdoor activities. I would build a snow fort, go swimming, play in the leaves or plant a tree. After enjoying the most of the day, regardless of sun, rain, snow, or grey skies, I would observe the sun set. I would gaze at the stars if the sky is clear. I would enjoy a fire, watch fireflies.

On matters of the body: I would eat a nice dinner in the company of others, enjoy some chocolaty dessert. I would kiss and hug. I would cuddle and laugh with my most dearest. I would cry to feel the softness of tears, I would come to peace knowing that death is inevitable and whether or not I will know or rejoin others is of little difference once I am actually no more. What matters is loving and sharing in our lives so that we might transform the experience of life. It is extraordinary.

I believe the point of this paper is to help us identify what is important to us to be sure we are living and doing what is most important to us every single day. Create a life mission to embrace every moment and give our everything; by holding back we are not living our life to the fullest. These are obvious statements. While none of us should live to regret any day or choice, some might live with the angst of conflict, not being able to choose. If instead we could live with the mindset that all is perfect as it is and that every choice we make is the right choice we could alleviate a lot of stress and unhappiness.