“6 months to live? Sounds depressing!” I get this response a lot. So much in fact that I’ve even considered changing the name of the blog. It’s understandably difficult to overcome the pervasive negative connotation that comes with facing a terminal illness, or death.
My best friend enjoying Panama!
Death is a reminder. Whether we ‘know’ when our time will come or not, it comes to us all. It is a natural part of life, and for some reason many cultures, especially Western ones, deal with death by ignoring it, by labeling it as depressing, or worse, by taking life for granted. The true tragedy is going through life without passion, without love, without taking chances, without feeling truly alive.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”
–Henry David Thoreau
Whether you believe in reincarnation or in living once, we only get to experience this life one time, so make it awesome! Whatever that means for you. If you want a family, have one! If you want to invest time in a community and make a difference, go for it! If you dream of sailing the world, find a way! Many many years from now after living a long, full, and beautiful life, I hope you look back and think, “Wow! that was my life, and I truly lived!
What do you think? Share your thoughts below! 🙂
I agree with everything you said! 6 months to live is not depressing, it’s inspiring! Keep it up!
Inspiring post to uplift this day and make it a great one, among many. Thanks, Jacqueline.
With love,
Amanda
withlovecoach.com
Thanks Amanda! Glad to hear you found it uplifting! 🙂
I LOVE the name of your blog…I think that is why I was inclined to follow it, because the name caught my eye! I think it’s one of those cases, where the ‘glass is half empty or half full’ comes into play…when I saw ‘6 Months to Live’, my first impression was ‘living life to the fullest!!’
Thanks Desiree! That’s so wonderful to hear! And yes, I think you’re completely right. So much of life depends on perspective! 🙂
Love this post!
Thanks CeCe! Glad you liked it so much! 🙂
your blog is an inspiration. the name was what first drew me here. you shouldnt change it.
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So glad to hear it, Audrey! Thank you! I have no plans on changing it. 😉
I’m glad you didn’t change the name! A turning point in my life was when I found out two friends had terminal cancer and had a limited amount of time left. Even though I was already living in China I realized I was still just kind of getting by. I wasn’t truly living a happy life. So I made a decision to be happy and not to take any moment of my life for granted. I also read the book ‘The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying’. It’s a beautiful reminder to enjoy life and not take it so seriously. 🙂
Thanks Joy! I’m glad you like the name, and I hope that your friends are alright. So much of life, it seems is a choice, and I love your approach! I’ve read the article, but will have to check out the book! Thanks for visiting and commenting! 🙂
6 months to live isn’t depressing! It’s a glimmer of hope! It’s saying that you have 6 months to get out there and kick ass 🙂
Haha! Thanks Elle–I like your perspective! 😉