Today I write to you about something different than beauty or Feng Shui tips. In the past I have shared many ideas to make you look and feel better. I have given you suggestions on improving the environment around you but what I want to talk about today is about something not outside of you but deep inside…matters of the heart.
Just a few days ago I got a phone call that rocked my world. My brother’s son Stevie Stone Jr., had suddenly been taken from us. I think for days I was in shock. I tried to keep it together to be strong for everyone else but days later something happened. It was 7:00 am and I was lying in bed in a family guest room back home. I was thinking about my brother’s death just a few years ago, now followed by his son’s, and about the profound notion that life really is so short. At that moment, I heard a loud thump. I sat up in the bed to look for something and across the room a picture had fallen. I knew in my heart who it was going to be and sure enough when I got out of bed to look, it was a picture of my nephew little Stevie. The tears rolled like a faucet had been turned on but I could hear his voice say, “Aunt Christy, don’t cry for me I’m okay.” At that moment reality sat in, there was no more shock but a comfort came over me that made me really believe he was okay. I knew he was in heaven with his father now.
I’m telling you this story because, really, life is precious and every moment counts. What I have learned from losing family and friends is that you should live your life with no regrets. If you are thinking of someone, call them; if you care about them tell them.
“Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take but by the ones that take your breathe away,” so goes a special quote I love.
Create special memories. If you love someone don’t hold back on showing it. Go see and help your sick friends; spend time with your parents and value the special people in your life. The matters of the heart are most important in life. I try to make everyday count now because none of us knows what lies ahead. I hope this will enlighten you to do the same.
Next week read my article about going back to school and how to stay germ free. You can follow me on facebook at Christy Stone Trala, Esthetician page to learn more on beauty and wellness tips or find me at Robin Walter Salon and Spa if you care to treat yourself to a relaxing spa service. Have a great day and really enjoy it!
