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When I was 23, I believed I could do anything. I moved to middle-of-nowhere China right after college, and all seemed possible. Even moving to a country where I didn't speak the language, was the only white girl in town, and had very little understanding of Chinese culture didn't seem to phase me...
**This is a repost from a blog I started while living in China** I can read a decent amount of Chinese characters---belly dancing is not one of them. So, when I decided to get back on the yoga wagon at my local Chinese studio, I attempted to read and select a class from the schedule card written...
6 Months to Live began November 11, 2009 as a personal 6-month experiment, and more than two years later, it has grown into a life philosophy. Today the blog has almost 26,000 visits, nearly 450 subscribers, and is soon to be a web TV show. I am so grateful and honored by all of you who read,...
A couple weeks ago, I went to see Kamaljit, my favorite masseuse in the world, for a long overdue massage. I absolutely love my time there. I always feel like I'm in a safe and sacred port. On this occasion, Kamaljit decided to try something new. She had just journeyed to Santa Cruz to buy new...
I've been giving these questions a significant amount of thought lately and thought I'd share. Would love to hear what compelling questions you ask yourself. What do I LOVE to do? What do I do best? How can I help others in a way no one else can?* What do I want to change about the...
From the moment I met Avital Ungar, founder of Avital Food Tours, I knew I had met a kindred spirit. Full of energy and beaming, she walked into the room with the perfect mix of confidence, elegance, and down-to-earth charm. Her curiosity and desire to experience the world led her to France and...
I've been talking a lot about 6 Months to Live with several new people lately, and it's always interesting to hear people's comments and questions. One person sarcastically asked, "Well, if you only had 6 months to live, why are you still working?" I read him a quote from my Kickstarter...
Good morning, December 1, 2011! It is officially my favorite time of the year. Rather than presents this holiday season, I ask that you support my Kickstarter project. I'm creating a 6 Months to Live web TV show. My goal in launching this web TV series is to start a movement that creates...
Today's headline might have read something like this in my world. It was a rough day. After biking home, I took a swift walk to the park and unloaded my frustrations. My mom patiently listened on the phone, as I told her about everything going on in my world and then she said "I love you" and...
I recently took a risk. I added business contacts to my Facebook page and uploaded my personal blog on LinkedIn. I've always maintained a clear line between my professional life and my personal life. This seemingly simple switch came from a recent conversation I had about modern global...

Welcome! Almost three years ago, I was asked a single question that changed my life,
“What would you do if you had 6 months to live?”
No one knows when our time will come, so why wait? We can enjoy life now. We can pursue our dreams. We can LIVE for the present while also planning for the future. My vision is to create a community of people who support and inspire each other in choosing meaningful and authentic lives. Together we can make a difference. Life is waiting.
Will you join me?
Feel free to contact me: Jacqueline@6monthstolive.me.