Life is short, live it without regret

Today, a colleague of mine was killed in a car accident. We’ve worked together for 6 years, he was an awesome guy and suddenly, he’s no longer there.

Something like this makes you stop and take stock. It makes you realise how fragile life is and how quickly it can be taken away and the lives of your loved ones change forever in a way that is so hard to comprehend.

So here is my stock…

I’ve done things I’m not proud of, but I’ve done more that I am proud of. I’ve messed up things but I’ve also fixed things. I like to think I’ve been a good influence and that I have done things to change people’s lives for the better.

I may not have had a great love yet, but I’m sure if I’m supposed to be someone’s one and only, I will. In the meantime, I will give my all to the people I do have and appreciate everything they add to my life.

I suppose all we can really hope for is that when it is our time, we leave a positive legacy and are remembered with smiles and laughs and champagne. We can hope that our memorial is attended by many who truly care and who will miss us, even if it’s only for a moment. That people will have great stories to tell and will cry with laughter, not sadness.

So in the meantime, you never know when you’re going to draw your last breath. Live each day like it counts. Tell the people you love that you love them and love as hard as you can. Don’t end a conversation angry, be the bigger person and apologise. Say what you mean, but only if it will benefit the other person, don’t hurt them for no reason. Surround yourself with people who are positive, happy and add value to your life. Be one of those people for someone else.

I guess just live life like you mean it and make a positive impact. Be remembered for good things and with a smile.

Regret nothing.