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One of the most powerful movies that I saw
was the Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and
Morgan Freeman, which reminds us of our
mortality and living a life of adventure. We all
have that bucket list. When was the last time
you pulled it out and started to live it? It
doesn’t have to be grandiose things. I have
participated in exercises that ask, “If you had
24 hours left on this earth, what would you
do?” Consider what you would put on your list.
It wouldn’t be to earn more money or to work
more hours. I am sure it would consist of
watching the sunrise, spending time with
loved ones, maybe asking for forgiveness, or
telling everyone in your life how much they
mattered. You would just be in the moment,
enjoying each and every moment because it
was your last. It’s an exercise that you could do
right now at this very moment. Being in the
moment. Being truly happy. Being in love.
Being you. Remember, we are human beings
U is for Uniquely You! not human doings.
We were all put on this earth for a purpose, and Each day is a gift, and we have a choice to
make on how we live that gift. The most
we all have a message to share that is unique to
us! You are enough. Read that again. Be precious gift you can give someone is your
authentic and true to who you are time and attention. What is it that you truly
EVERYWHERE. Don’t compartmentalize your life. want to be doing at this moment? Go ahead
I used to be one way with friends, another way at and take a step in the direction of your dreams
work, and someone else with a significant other. that have been burning a fire in your belly for
It’s exhausting. I love to have fun and be so long. Stop waiting for everything to be
memorable with costumes, googly eyed glasses, perfect or for the right moment or for
and corny jokes. I show up the same everywhere. permission. We all have doubts and fears. Stop
Trust me, I can be seen around town in costumes letting them hold you back from creating a life
for every holiday. I wear a version of an Elf that you desire. You are a precious gift to this
costume every day in December no matter world and to those in your life. The moment is
where I go. It’s who I am, and it brings a smile to now! Live life boldly, passionately, and out
so many. Sure, I get some eye rolls and stares. I loud! Remember,
know they are secretly thinking they wish they
could be wearing a costume too. What makes
you memorable? These days smiling, making eye STOP WAITING and
contact, and acknowledging people with a hello START LIVING!
will make you unique.
Julie Jones
The Adventures of Julie Jones, LLC
https://www.juliejones.biz
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