Is Life Really Short?

I'll get to why I titled this entry, that way, in a minute...

I got an email, today, with a great message:

"This is your LIFE.  Do what you love.  And do it often.  If you don't like something, change it.  If you don't like your job, quit.  If you don't have enough time, stop watching tv.  If you are looking for the love of your life, stop.  They will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.  Stop over analyzing.  All emotions are beautiful.  When you eat, appreciate every last bite.  Life is simple.  Open your mind, arms and heart to new things.  And people.  We are united in our differences.  Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them.  Travel often:  getting lost will help you find yourself.  Some opportunities only come once, seize them.  Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating.  Life is short.  Live your dream and wear your passion."

Needless to say, I thought that was amazing!  I'm not sure why.  I've heard all of those ideas before.  For some reason, it just entered my brain differently this time.  More powerfully, I guess.  This time it feels as if every single one of those statements is a tangible nugget of wisdom that I can see and touch and relate to. 

I'm also finding myself dwelling in absolute joy, these days, due to a reconnection to these ideas.  And, I think that's really key.  It seems as though "doing what you love" brings joy and more things to be joyful about. 

So, back to the "Is life really short" title of this blog.  I completely understand why that statement is made.  It's a reminder to seize the day.  Got it.  But, why on Earth would anyone want to say, over and over, "Life is short"?  I would think, just like every other thought, if you said it enough times you'd get... A SHORT LIFE.

Plus, is it really all that short?  The average life span is 28,105 days long.  That's a lot of days.

I like carpe diem much better.

So, what are you gonna' do tonight?  Watch tv or start creating your life's magic act?

xoxox