Love Is A Colorful Choice

What are the most important things needed to live a good life?

I have lived quite a life and I have finally arrived at a place where I’ve lost and gained enough to recognize that God, love, family, peace and the space to express myself freely makes my heart sing.

The rest of life is bells and whistles. But without true, loving relationships and familial bonds–I would wither on the vine–almost.

After everyone has left me, and they have before, I know I can call out to God. Spitit will either send someone to me for a time or fill my cup from within.

The will to press forward in this world when darkness hits is the belief that you are loved. The absence of love can hit harder than an empty stomach. If you have all the money in the world but feel close to no one, that is not a good life. It is a debt free life. Even just a little bit of love by someone is necessary. To me, the mark of a good life is a blessed one. One that is marked with purpose, a partner, children, grandchildren, and is built by your hands.

I would also add that living a life that is true to your convictions is the most gratifying. Joseph Campbell speaks to this authentic, well-lived life. It is the gift of a lifetime to simply do YOU.

When I lost my 5 year old to cancer she left me with so many nuggets of wisdom. She knew I was in a bad place and she wanted me to live a life or color. It’s taken awhile to believe that a child would enter my world so briefly and free me from my burdens–but she did. When it’s a good and perfect thing from above,it fits inside of your life. All the pieces of the grand puzzle fit together, and it’s beautiful.