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Choice
April 14, 2023

The Power of Saying “Yes”

In a world full of "no's," and "not enough's," why is it so important that we start saying "yes" to ourselves? We all live with choice. What choices are you making?  If you truly said "yes" to yourself in every aspect of your life, what would that look like? What would saying "yes" to yourself look like today? And not "yes"…
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March 17, 2021

The “A” Word

Long ago, I wrote a post called the "V" Word. It explored Brené Brown's talk on vulnerability and its integral part in leading a whole-hearted life. Today I'm dropping the "A" bomb, a word and emotion that for many of us, especially women, is a "dirty" word. I'm Angry! Why Am I Angry? This anger has been building up inside…
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Love
March 8, 2021

A Well-Loved Woman

My sweet Mama, Susan Cecil Boone, passed peacefully February 16th surrounded by loved ones. You've often heard me speak of the love and respect I had for my Grandmother, but the woman who taught me the meaning of unconditional love is my sweet Mama. My Mom, sister, and I Those that know me well know how close I was to…
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No Regrets
January 3, 2021

Last Words

I spoke to my friend on Christmas day. We spoke of reconnecting, her editing my book, and a socially-distanced get together when I was back in town. Yesterday, I found out that she had passed. Within a week of her Covid diagnosis, she was gone. Patricia was a brilliant woman. One of those people that was a true writer and…
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Hope
August 30, 2020

The Gift of 2020

I know what you're thinking. 2020 has brought so much sadness, death, suffering, struggle, challenge, sacrifice, and the list goes on. What could possibly be the gift in a year where most people around the world would unanimously agree, "enough of 2020 already." This meme has been making its rounds. some of the gifts that come to mind Awareness -- it seems…
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Being the Change
June 14, 2020

We Need a Leader

I woke up to a message from my friend that struck me. She said, "What I feel the whole BLM is missing is that leader to speak for us. We don't have a MLK or a Malcom X right now." Her comment made me think about leadership in 2020. In the midst of Black Lives Matter, Covid, politics, global economic…
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Being the Change
April 19, 2020

What is Worth Rushing Back To?

2020 has been a slap in the face. Covid-19 has gotten our attention worldwide, and as we contemplate a "New Normal," we get a say individually and collectively into what that looks like. A popular Dave Hollis quote has been making its rounds across Global social platforms:  What "Normal" is actually worth rushing back to? As I said in my…
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Hope
March 26, 2020

The Next Right Thing

I love the sounds of my neighborhood. There's the little girl that loves, I mean LOVES jump roping. Every day her YeYe (Grandfather) times her to see how long she can go, and I can hear the rhythmic sound of plastic hitting the pavement over and over again, followed by excited exclamations of improvement. The Erhu, my favorite Chinese instrument, that my neighbor…
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Choice
March 14, 2020

14×14: Things to Do in Quarantine

14 days quarantine isolated in your home or hotel can be challenging, but hopefully some of these ideas will help to keep you happy, healthy, and moving forward! What is the one thing we all seem to want more of? TIME. Now you have it! No more excuses for not finishing that book you started or for finishing that one…
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Life changing moments
January 18, 2020

Consistency

Consistency -- it's not the sexiest word. Usually my new year's words are more along the lines of Freedom, Adventure, Joy, Dreams, or something equally opening and inspiring. If you told me a year ago I would start the new decade with a word like "Consistency," I would have scoffed and laughed in your face, and yet here I am…
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Life Experiments
November 11, 2019

Celebrating 10 Years!

Today marks the 10-year-anniversary of 6 Months to Live! What started as a personal 6-month experiment, turned into a life philosophy and hopefully and most importantly, a catalyst for people to go after their own dreams and 6-month experiments. THERE IS A LOT TO CELEBRATE! Along the way, the blog received several awards and thanks to many of you reading, turned…
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ChoiceNo Regrets
October 5, 2019

Time Traveler

I just finished rewatching one of my favorite movies, It's About Time. It's not ruining the plot to tell you it's about a man who has the ability to travel back in time, but only to moments of his life that he's already lived. What if you had an opportunity to relive any day in your life? Or to undo…
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Life changing moments
September 18, 2019

慢慢来: The Hidden Gifts in Slowing Down

Chinese have a popular saying, "man man lai." It literally translates as "slow, slow, come," but essentially means to take things slowly or to give it time. I have fought this idea my entire life. On the Move I love going fast. I love being out, exploring the world. I love moving forward. This is why living in New York…
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Thought Provoking
August 14, 2019

Yin + Yang: Why We Need Balance

"Would you rather be right or dead?" I remember my friend asking me this minutes after I'd almost been hit by a car. Although I had the right of way, people in Atlanta are not used to pedestrians or bikers in cross-walks, so a BMW flew around the corner, and it was a close call. Rather than thanking my lucky…
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Being the Change
August 6, 2019

What Does It Take to Make a Change?

The shootings in America this weekend are truly horrifying. What's more terrifying is how commonplace this news is becoming and that the shootings in Chicago didn't even make national news. I still remember how shocking the Columbine and Virginia Tech shootings were. The grief we felt as a nation matched that of 9/11, and we couldn't fathom how this could…
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Choice
July 29, 2019

How to Deal With the Unexpected

Life is change, but that doesn't make it easy. How do you handle the unexpected? The unexpected happens, usually in a moment. Perhaps the better and more poignant question is: how do you deal with the uncertainty that follows the unexpected? It's normal to worry and stress, but the sooner you can shift your focus, the sooner you can move…
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Vulnerability
February 12, 2017

Another Kind of V-Day

We all enter the world the same---vulnerable and clueless. From day 1, we rely on our communities to school us in who we are in relation to others, what to (not) believe, and how to go about life. At some point, we may question one or more of these stories, and that's when the magic begins. the courage to question  How…
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Choice
February 5, 2017

What Can We Learn from Loss?

How does it feel to lose? Last night's Super Bowl Game was rough for Falcons fans. It's easy to feel defeated when your loyalties are on the losing side of history. After a big win, most of us know how to celebrate. We come together, we toast, we eat, we dance, we laugh, we unite. In loss, we don't always…
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Being the ChangeChoiceCourageThought Provoking
March 24, 2016

We Have a Choice.

The world is doing some pretty crazy things right now. Between Brussels, Nigeria, and the current political situation and actions in the US, I often feel dumbfounded, angry, and deeply saddened. This is to say nothing of the recent GoFundMe campaigns from friends who are raising money for their baby girl who needs major heart surgery, a friend from high school…
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November 4, 2015

The Definition of a True Friend

A good friend of mine completely blew me away today. I went into our conversation concerned that after hearing what I had to share that he may no longer want to have anything to do with me. Even though uncomfortable and scary, I knew that I had to speak with him because I believe that true friendships are built on honesty. Rather than being…
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"6 Months to Live" TV
September 25, 2015

Episode 2: “I Draw Stuff”

https://vimeo.com/43226858 Moments after finishing our interview with Ben Lack for episode 1, the "6 Months" crew met Reese Kolar, an incredible artist, engineering student, and human being. He graciously showed us some of his art and granted us an impromptu interview. Be sure to check out his art and "like" his Facebook Page. Thank you to Brainwash Cafe in San…
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Featured
August 30, 2015

Untold Stories

My favorite part of travel is hearing people's stories. You just never know who someone is until you learn more about their life. On a trip not so long ago, I sat next to a woman who was on a plane to New York for a funeral. Her best friend from childhood's grandfather had just passed away, and she was going home for the first time in years. On the surface, it would have seemed that this woman and I had nothing in common. I'm not even sure how we started talking, but over the course of our 2-hour flight, I learned about her life, her family, and most importantly, the recent death of her infant son. She shared with me…
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"6 Months to Live" TV
August 25, 2015

Episode 3: A Home for Music

https://vimeo.com/45029461 Music is powerful. It is one of humanity's most compelling ways to bring people together. Music has the ability to open hearts, spring inspiration, and dissolve borders. I hope you'll enjoy this episode dedicated to something that has brought so much beauty to the world. Many thanks to Jenny Kerr and her partner, Phil Milner, from the Jenny Kerr…
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"6 Months to Live" TV
July 25, 2015

Episode 4: A Different Man

https://vimeo.com/46735935 Dwayne Howard is one of the most incredible people I've ever met. Much of his life's journey has not been easy, but he chooses to see the beauty in life. He's an inspiration to me, to his customers, his family, friends, and to those who are or who have struggled with a difficult past. Dwayne reminds us that it's…
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"6 Months to Live" TV
May 25, 2015

Episode 6: Mary T.

https://vimeo.com/50573350 Mary T. Boone lived to be 100. She ate ice cream every day of her life (except for Advent and Lent), went on a 19-day bus tour across the States in her 70's, and learned how to drive at age 59. She was an incredible woman who had a profound impact in the lives of those who knew and…
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ChoiceLife changing momentsWhy not?
March 27, 2015

Let’s Start a Movement

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, comment, like, subscribe,…
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Life changing moments
October 23, 2014

Express Train to Nowhere

I had a "New in NY" moment today. In an effort to get home after a networking meeting, I hopped on the first train I saw. Everyone else was rushing to make it before the doors closed, so I assumed I needed to be on that train. Then I noticed the train was going fast--too fast. We passed by stop after stop, and at first,…
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