I hope you dance

This past weekend I was thinking about missed opportunities and regrets.  I’ve been thinking about where I am in my life, where I expected to be and where I should be. I think the biggest thing is the missed opportunity with people. I sit and wonder what if? It saddens me because I wonder if there will ever be another opportunity or has it passed it shelf life?

Today I received some sad news involving someone’s death.  As I mourn her, it brings me back to thinking about this opportunity thing. Although she knew she was sick, she was also very young. I wonder was she ever concerned with the things she was going to miss out on, or the opportunities she passed up.  Did she get to do everything she wanted? Did she get to say goodbye to everyone she wanted? Did she get to tell everyone she loved that she loved them, did they get to tell her.  I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to tell her those words before she left this world. Why is it that we wait to tell someone how we feel about them? What is it that stops us?

What I will take away from today’s news is that tomorrow is never promised. So say what you have to say, do what you need to do. Because while you’re busy saying you’ll wait for tomorrow, someone’s last tomorrow is actually today.  

 

 

 I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making

Don't let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance

 

 

In memory of Nicole