Credit: cherryman.com
“I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by, than I have lived so far. I have more past than future. I feel like that boy who got a bowl of cherries. At first, he gobbled them, but when he realized there were only few left, he began to taste them intensely. . . . .The essential is what makes life worthwhile. And for me, the essentials are enough! Yes, I’m in a hurry. I’m in a hurry to live with the intensity that only maturity can give. I do not intend to waste any of the remaining cherries. I am sure they will be exquisite, much more than those eaten so far. My goal is to reach the end satisfied and at peace with my loved ones and my conscience. And per Confucius “We have two lives and the second begins when you realize you only have one.” – excerpts from the poem, “The Valuable Time of Maturity” by Mário de Andrade
There is no better sleep than when you are truly exhausted. I learned that last night when I slept for close to twelve hours. There is no better meal than when you are truly famished. There is no better living than when you realize that your living comes in limited supply. Spend your living on truly living. Savor all that is good in life. Savor your moments. They get spent away every second. Don’t waste “any of the remaining cherries.” Note to self: When you get yourself in a tangle, ask yourself is this good use of my remaining cherries?
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Here is the question of the day from 3000 Questions About Me:
1100. Can you build a house of cards?
Good morning. So much good stuff in your post today, Kelly. Love your last line: is this good use of my remaining cherries. And I’ve never read that quote by Confucius: We have two lives and the second begins when you realize you only have one. Second-half, indeed. 🙂
Thank you for the reminders.
I even drew my own temporary tattoo of a cherry on my wrist today, Gail. I hope that the lesson sets in for me. <3
Kelly,
Great ‘note to self’.
I remember those last few times went I went out with my Pittsburgh friends & being so present and just really taking it all in. One friend commented on my facial expression & I said, my times like this with you all are numbered and I know I’m going to miss you all so very much…I’m just trying to take it all in and savor it. And as I type this I remember exactly where I was and how the sun was shining as we ate lunch outdoors….I guess I did take it all in and I did savor it.
There is actually something very special about understanding being in the moment!
And also realizing the few cherries left in the bowl…and how sweet they are.
How sweet they are! 🙂