I was paying exquisite attention. I was awake. Futher applications are obvious. Any encounter with anyone may be the last time I see that person. Life is a gift which comes wrapped in the promise of death.
Life is like stepping onto a boat which is about to sail out to sea and sink.
Many of us live in denial of the part about sinking. We just don't know. The person with the six-month diagnosis may outlive me or you. Enjoy the grace.