My best friend tragically past away 2 years and 5 months ago. She was sick and I was h*ll bent on going to see her. I didn’t go. She ended up dying of a pulmonary embolism. I didn’t get to see her face to face. I didn’t get to tell her what her friendship of over 20 years meant to me.
One of the biggest lessons I learned was: If you get the chance to love on the people around you, do so. I began to seize any opportunity to be social. My anxiety regarding driving ended up holding me back from living life for so long. My anxiety is very real but my fear of missing out in life is greater. I don’t want to miss another moment. I don’t want to let a day go by now without letting others know how I can and building quality relationships.
My friend mattered. She matters today. I regret not being there for her with her last days. After some time, I let love to come in and heal my heart after her loss. I learned to cherish every moment. No matter how big or small. I continue to love those around me even if they don’t even like me.
My friend had an extraordinary gift of LOVING BIG. Her heart was so grand, I felt like I’d never find anyone who loved me as she did. She was the best attentive listener. Encouraging me to go for my dreams was her gift to me. She was always there when there was pain in my life. I decide to pay it forward in her honor and I’ve dedicated the last couple of years to keep her legacy alive. One of the best ways to keep someone in your heart is to honor their memory. As a result, I vow to adopt a posture of Loving Big.
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