The Reality of my Mortality
I woke up this morning with three people in my thoughts: my father, John, and my two aunts, MiCha and WonKyeong.
Cancer claimed all three of them before they reached the age of 60.
And then I thought: I'm 46 now. If my mortality is based on the average age at the time of death for the last three close relatives then I probably have 13 or 14 more years left.
hmm...
Maybe that sounds morbid to some people but it's a reality check for me.
I'm certainly not trying to die before the age of 60, or turn into a self-fulfilling prophesy, but we don't have longevity in my family tree.
Why am I sharing this?
Because it is a reminder to my self to find joy in the work that I do; appreciation for the things that I have; love for my family.
- Say 'I love you' more often.
- Mean what you say; say what you mean...
- ...and speak kindly when you can. It is a choice.
- Work your job; don't let it work you.
- Get rid of the bad ju-ju in your life.
- Take a moment to appreciate nature.
- Find value in yourself and treasure it.
- Build the legacy you wish to be remembered by.
Maybe - just maybe - if I take care of my health and the world around me the earth won't be in a rush for my ashes.
*images were created by Meredith Loughran in Canva
Goodness!!! Those are the crazy "jump out of your sleep" thoughts that happen every often when our brains bring the mortality topic to the forefront for a few seconds. Then we turn on Spongebob to distract and make it go away :-p I wish you many many more years beyond 14.
Aw, thanks @steempowerpics. I hope for more than 14 years too. If cancer doesn't get me then I have a good shot at hitting 80. I love it when my dead relatives speak to me. It usually means I'm going to get something done that day. :)
Did you know Patrick Starfish is one of my favorite characters? But I don't need TV anymore. I have Candy Crush. LOL
:-) Looks like our trends are running in opposite directions lol, my son and I were hooked on candy crush, then moved to Spongebob and Fairly Odd Parents.
He drew this back in January.
That is really really good!
I am very impressed with your post, I really like it
Thank you, @erenai :)
Thank you again @merej99
Your post made me sit back and think!
I honestly believe that I am doing most on your list already but that will not stop me from trying to do even better!
Have yourself a marvelous day!
xxx
Snekky
Hey beautiful!
Sometimes it's really hard to be good (which is why I say the whiskey is for medicinal purposes). LOL
HUGS
I love you, enjoy your day, hug more people, walk through the coming spring, and take care of your health ....we all can do this together ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Us girls gotta stick together and keep it real around here! ❤️ Love you back ❤️
Thank you very much for sharing this thought and the tips, it invites a great reflection.
I appreciate that dear friend @ merej99.
I wish you a wonderful day
Reflection is so important but sometimes it can be depressing. Today I woke up refreshed and I can thank my dad and my aunts for reminding me, even in my sleep, that I need to work on the things that I love too. ❤️
I've already screwed up so I can't build a legacy. But I can cheer others on!!
I also love nature that's my bliss.
Good post - lots to digest. Thanks for your openness Mere. It's refreshing.
Pshaw Deb! Everyone you have touched, whether in real life or online become your living legacy, just as you become a part of their legacy. We are the storytellers and the memory keepers. Sometimes I'm shocked that people remember my name especially if I haven't seen them in a long time. I'm perfectly content to be known as the crazy ferret lady, or the strange woman who kept calling herself BATMAN. lol ❤️
Aw Mere. Thanks for your kind words. :) Crazy bat lady.....from bat @#it crazy me.(so they say - but who are they anyhow?)
Right?!? they don't matter :P
Hello Mere,
I'm sorry I missed this when you posted, and so very sorry to learn of your loss of these dear ones, and at such early ages! :O
Don't let cancer claim you, my friend. It's never too early to learn that the vast majority of westerners have been hoodwinked by the medical/industrial complex. I'm glad you've taken this to heart, and I hope that you'll bookmark and read up on these sites in advance:
http://cancertutor.com
https://beating-cancer-gently.com/
http://chrisbeatcancer.com
There are other good sites, but those three are outstanding.
My personal, very sad experience has been that those friends and relatives I know who chose to consult with and follow the "guidance" of
oncologistscontemporary witch doctors all have one thing in common now—they are all dead.The only cancer survivors that I know are all alive today because they took what are slighted and disparaged by "professionals" and in the media as "alternate" routes.
Bless you, my friend!
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