I had to walk

I watched today's show - which I remember from last year - and had to go out and get some air. I felt so full of emotion after listening to Randy Pausch and especially Kris Carr speaking about the way they each began to live their fullest lives after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. They reminded me that even the healthiest life is a terminal condition. I always need to hear the reminder that I should be celebrating each day and living in the moment instead of the future. I felt such gratitude after watching the show, I was overwhelmed and needed some time before writing today. I went for a walk - and on the "Live with Less" challenge, I was not plugged into my iPod - and felt full of appreciation for every aspect of my life. Even the adversity.

Kris said, "...cancer's been my guru, it's my teacher." I thought that was such a powerful message and I wondered if I could look at the "negatives" in my life in such a way. And if I had to choose just one quote from Randy Pausch that hit me most profoundly, it would be, "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." It sounds so simple, right? It certainly takes the negative spin off what I sometimes see as the downside of life.

The audience, Dr. Oz and Oprah seemed overwhelmed with emotion today and I was right there with them. If anyone out there is trying to decide whether or not to watch the show later, I highly recommend it. It's really life affirming.
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On the "Live with Less" challenge front, we had a snafu today. My husband left his brown bag lunch at home and will have to buy food at work. Just a little accident and we'll get right back on track...