A few years back, I facilitated a leadership retreat for a group of executives at this awesome lodge they rented from a very wealthy man.

I could go on and on telling you about all the details of his beautiful 12,000 square foot home, but something else struck me.

There were pictures all over his home that chronicled the life of a man who was totally digging his life.

There were pictures of him hunting all over the world.

Chilling with friends

Chilling with family

Playing his guitar (he got an “ata boy” from me on that one)

And now the left hook . . .

I was told that the reason he was so happy was that he chose to live his life

after losing one of his children to childhood cancer!

Although this was a devastating hit to his family . . .

They chose to honor their child

By living!

It really made me think. . . .

If someone who lost their child, chose to honor that child, by living . . .

Then perhaps we can honor life . . .

By living it!

It’s Friday, the year is still young . . . and we have another chance to get it all right!

What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner – Colette