Live every day as if it's your last?

Is it possible to live every day as if it's your last? If it were my last day I wouldn't go to work, I would travel with my husband to spend my last day with my family, I would write little notes for everyone that they would find after I'm gone; I definitely can't do that everyday.

But looking at the true meaning of the saying, I think it means more than just what it says. It means we need to learn to appreciate the little things everyday, never say goodbye without a hug or a kiss, and don't miss out on opportunities that you may not otherwise get.

I believe that the saying should really be, although it doesn't sound as profound, to live everyday as if you've only got 5 years left.

Why do I believe that? Because if I knew I had only 5 years to live I would make everyday special. I would appreciate all the small things in life; the way the sun shines through the clouds, the way the rain glistens on the grass, the way my dogs sit on me and put their face to mine just to get closer, the way my husband smirks when he's joking around. I would work hard to make our business grow and become successful so that my husband's future will be secured.

I wouldn't let opportunities pass me by. I would do special things for other people. I would want to be remembered as a good person. I would never stay angry, and of course, I would never say goodbye without a hug or a kiss.

Live life now, not later. Live it to the fullest, with the best heart you can have. Love, give, and appreciate. Why? Because we really don't know how much we have left.