A New Day

So often we hear people saying to “live like this was your last day on Earth.” I can appreciate the value in doing things you’ve always wanted to do, saying things you’ve always wanted to say, and going places you’ve always wanted to go. Really though, what I think we should be doing is living like today and every day is our first day in this world. Live like no one has ever broken your heart. Live like no one has ever hurt you, like you’ve never experienced the death of a loved one, like you didn’t make a fool of yourself that one (or one hundredth) time. Live like today is your beginning. Act as if you aren’t stuck in a job you hate or in a town you never wanted to live in. Apply for that new job, or move to a city you love. Take a chance on love, whether it’s a new relationship or a current one. Treat your partner as if you are still courting them and remember to be grateful for the love you have to give, as well as the love that is given to you. Be raw. Be real. Be vulnerable. Let the past go, and move forward fresh, renewed and with a love for life. If you don’t like something, change it. If you love something, show it.