Some things should never be overlooked.
We talk a lot about the rules for good living. Getting eight hours of sleep and eight glasses of water. Eat lots of fiber and veggies, watch out for that red meat. Exercise 30 min a day. All of these can help us live a healthier life.
There's another rule that we don't often speak of, and sometimes don't think of.
And one that matters more than any other I think: show the ones you love that you love them.
Like you I've had my share of ups and downs, and as longtime readers know, I generally feel life is positive taken on the whole. And I'm sure it is.
Yet, also like you, I fail from time to time to rememeber some of the basic rules for health and happiness including the most important one. As a result of that, my life has now inexorably changed and I have a sense of loss.
One day things will be better, and everything does happen for a reason I know.
Yet struggling with the realization that I did not do everything I could to show my love for the person I most cared about will haunt me for a long time. It will be a challenge.
So if there is some good to come from lessons learned perhaps it's this: take the time to show the people in your life that you care about them.
There can be no more important rule for living a happy life.
by Christopher Demers
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We like to think that others will know what’s in our hearts and in our heads, and maybe they do, but as you remind us – it’s still important to say and show it.
I wish you peace during this time.
Thank you very much Julie. Your concern is heartfelt and very real this morning.
I appreciate you my friend…
Sound advice! I’ve just finished reading Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – it is through suffering that we truly appreciate love and life.
Sending you a big virtual hug from the other side of the world. OO
Thank you so very much Amanda – virtual or real, everybody can use a hug. I appreciate you!
Chris, I always find it difficult to learn of other bloggers distresses, yet your courage to share makes the meaning of your words even more relatable, and I appreciate that. I truly hope that you find the solace you need to get you through your time of sadness. Best wishes my friend!
You know Ernie, I have been really touched by my virtual friends that have reach out and made an effort to help me. Friends like you. Thank you sir, and please know the return favor is always there. I appreciate you Ernie.
I’m thinking of you. I’ve missed chances to show the people I love how much I care. Acting on that now.
Then my post was not in vain… Spread the love Alli.
Sorry I’ve only read this now. I hope you are OK! I’m half a world away, but also only a tweet away 🙂
Thank you so much for your note Damiana! Things are getting better every day