Do you ever stop and think about how much time we really have left in this life? When someone is unexpectedly taken from us, it has a way of making that reality hit much harder.
This week, we celebrated the life of a dear friend and colleague who was taken far sooner than anyone could have imagined. His life was clearly treasured by so many, as was evident by the countless lives represented at his funeral. In that same week, we also lost a cherished aunt who lost her battle with cancer. She truly lived what I felt was a beautiful life overall, but it still felt cut far too short. The miracles of healing I had prayed so deeply for were answered, just not in the way I had hoped. Yet God is so good, and I trust that His ways are greater than my understanding of how miracles should unfold.
This very week, I also learned of two other friends and family members diagnosed with cancer. The stories of people suddenly facing battles or fighting disease are endless. And when you are standing at the beginning of a journey like that, it is a hard time to start searching for truth, purpose, and peace. I also have a very special family member who is deeply lost and hurting, battling faith, confidence, bitterness, and addiction. It is so easy, when you are in the middle of pain, to focus on what hurts most. Sometimes, if we are honest, wallowing in self-pity can even feel strangely comforting. But staying there is never where healing lives. The truth is, we are all fighting battles, or we love someone who is.
So realize this… today, this very moment, is the best time to floor it.
Move toward your dreams.
Move toward your purpose.
Move toward faith.
Move toward healing.
Move toward the life God created you to live.
Full speed ahead.
Do not delay. We are not promised tomorrow. If you spend your life trapped in lack, resentment, bitterness, or hopelessness, you may never fully recognize the blessings that are still waiting for you. Let bygones be bygones. There is nothing we can do to rewrite the past. Do not waste another second on what you cannot control. All we truly control is what we choose from this moment forward. And when you take responsibility for your life, you reclaim your power.
You are not a victim.
You have the choice to rise above what hurt you.
You have the choice to move forward.
You have the choice to be joyful.
You have the choice to inspire.
And sometimes, your declaration to heal can help liberate someone else too.
A friend reached out to me a few weeks ago asking for advice. They had been estranged from their father, who was in the hospital fighting for his life. They were afraid to reach out, afraid of rejection, afraid it might be too late. Situations like that break my heart because so many people wait until the final moments to try to mend what has been broken. Then sometimes, there is no more time. I truly believe we should never allow fear, pride, or pain to be the reason love goes unspoken. Others may not always respond the way we hope, but at least we do not have to carry the burden of never trying. Thankfully, because of faith, my friend chose reconciliation. What a blessing for them both.
I have been incredibly blessed by people who have impacted my life in powerful ways. Mentors, friends, and wise voices have poured into me, strengthened me, sharpened me, and helped shape who I am. They have improved not only my business, but far more importantly, my life. Had I never been introduced to Real Estate by my wonderful broker momma, Hope, I may have never discovered this calling. The incredible mentors and friends I have found through Keller Williams helped me see potential in myself I never even knew existed. Looking back, I cannot imagine where I would be if I had stayed only in the Engineering world. But God always knew. He continually nudges us, redirects us, and guides us toward His purpose, if we are willing to listen.
We just have to stay flexible.
We have to stay willing.
We have to ask for His guidance daily.
Life will always have twists and turns, and sometimes abrupt endings, but do not get stuck staring in the rearview mirror. Keep moving. Keep trusting. Keep pushing forward.
The reality is this… none of us are promised forever. We are not even promised tomorrow. Time is short, and that truth should not scare us. It should ignite us.
We all have a deadline.
So while I am here, I want my life to matter.
I want to leave a legacy.
I want to impact as many lives as possible.
I want to give more than I have been given.
I want to share God’s truth boldly.
I want to pass down wisdom to my clients, my colleagues, my grandkids, and my precious nephew.
What matters most to me is not what I accumulate, but what I pour out. And I have accumulated way more than I should, so I must pour out loads and loads!!
So focus on what you can be thankful for.
Love deeply.
Give freely.
Forgive quickly.
Pursue purpose relentlessly.
Blessings come in all sizes, and often, we create more of them by how boldly we choose to live.
So full speed ahead.
Floor it!