Death always tells the truth, calls you on your bullshit, and forces you to pay attention to what's truly important. This time, answer the same questions as if you have one year to live. When you're done with that, start again, imagining that you have only six months to live. Finally, ask yourself the big question. Right now may be all you have.
Death is always around, waiting.
This article was excerpted from Dr. Cat's Helping Handbook, which awaits independent publication. If you want to act as angel or benefactor for this birth, kindly send your donations to Heartwings Foundation, P.O. Box 30712, Seattle, WA 98103.