You Can't Stop Time - Living Life to the Fullest

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Life is short, break the rules. Forgive quickly, kiss slowly.
Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that makes you smile.
Mark Twain

by Skip Cohen

Ever get sad news that pushed you into a period of reflection?

Here's the short backstory: A friend from high school, Art Healan, passed away this week, and while it was a surprise to us, news like this is coming more frequently as we get older. Art sent me an IM on Facebook wishing me a Happy Birthday back in May. Getting the email this morning about his passing hit me hard.

When I lived in Ohio, Art and I would catch up for lunch now and then. He was a great guy—easygoing—and we kept in touch sporadically over the years. 

Thinking about being surprised that Art had passed away got me thinking about the challenges we all face in living life to its fullest. I went searching for a few great quotes to share. 

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There'll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read 'em,
​but all that's gonna matter is that little dash between 'em!
Kevin Welch

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
Steve Jobs

Here's my point, life is simply too short and none of us can stop time. But as you get older, time seems to go by faster and faster. If you're unhappy with some aspect of your life, then start working to change it. Whatever dreams you have, figure out what you need to do to turn them into reality.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things you didn't do than by the things you did.
​Mark Twain

And to Art -  You will be missed buddy...we didn't keep in touch that often but thanks to social media, we kept the friendship going for a whole lot of years. "You have left some wonderful memories that will never fade from my heart."