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Hopefully, the same way I would live it (today) if I didn’t know it was my last day! Gratefully.
Carol, it’s a good thing that’s uncertain. We’ve had a question about that before. That answers those questions, especially relating to fear.
Observe, be kind, patient and look to next new experience with love and an open heart.
My flight back home is delayed. Patience Michele.
Any day could be my last, and I would simply have lived it. That’s really all I can do.
The question does prompt me to get my will update finished soon. Beyond that, the people I love know that I love them. That’s the most important thing, and I keep that alive.
Spending time with loved ones, letting them know how much they have meant to me and how grateful I have been for this life, perhaps sharing/discussing good memories I have with them.
I, too, think this question is a bit morbid. Death will come when it’s time, which I truly hope isn’t for another 40ish years… I’d love to be a 90-something year old lady still practicing yoga and maybe even surfing.
That said… If I did know that this was my last day, I’d have my husband take me and the dogs to the beach. We’d swim, walk, lay under the warm (currently very hot!) sun. I’d ask loved ones to join us, and I think we’d finish the day off with a delicious meal. I think I’d probably like to eat some tomato pie (Southern recipe) and maybe even some steamed oysters. Slurp!
Have a great day, all! It’s supposed to be something like 103 today, and I know lots of you are also experiencing a heatwave in the USA… be safe and stay hydrated!
Sunnypatti, I’m only 33, so I have more than 50yrs to go. I know what you mean.
The tomato pie with all the mayonnaise and cheese? I had that on an extended bike tour and it was amazing!! I haven’t made it but now that you reminded me I’ll have to do that with some of my tomatoes when they ripen this year.
tomato pie? That sounds interesting. Is it a main dish or a dessert?
Hike in the woods, eat cake by a lake with loved ones and the dog, and make sure I have a peaceful, joyful send off.
Oh, I forgot to add cake to mine! I’d definitely eat some cake, too 🙂
Sunnypatti, I’d add ice cream too. Cake does sound delicious.
I’d live like any other day. Death is the least of my fears. We’re all going to die anyways at some point.
I was thinking and walking in the forest this morning while the rain was pouring down. I was pondering this question and I was grateful for the universe and all its glory. I would do what I’m doing right now and let go and give thanks for all of creation. I love you universe and I’m so grateful for you and all your love .
In my opinion, this question is morbid. Yes, I’ve heard, “we’re most alive when we know we’re going to die;” yet, I prefer not to dwell on that. Nevertheless, if I were privy to the knowledge that it is my last day, I would gather my husband, my children, and my parents, and my cats to hug, laugh, dance, and breathe together.
Out of doors to experience the grandeur of this home we temporarily share with all beings. Peace and love.
I got such a chuckle yesterday out of your “little bit of strangeness thrown in for good measure”, Joseph! Peace and love.
I would spend my time with my children, mom, sister (her family) and my dog. I’d also spend a few moments with loved friends. There would be laughter, love and ice cream and brownies.
Being with dear friends and loved ones if i can choose, joyful, happy with what is, in Love with Life and saying good bye with Love.
If today were my last……. I would free my heart from hatred, free my mind from worries, live simply, give more, expect less and enjoy every moment.