A Toast to You
July 19, 2006


©JAL, 7-14-06

So today, I was thinking of what I'd communicate in a letter to my self about to die, and this is what I wrote in my private journal:

"Ooh, when I think what to write the 90 something year old me, I think just to enjoy what ever is left, be prideful of what I did accomplish, drink some good white wine, eat some good dark chocolate and relax. I mean, what's the point of nagging your ancient self? Either you did what you've dreamt of all your life or you haven't. There's not much you can do to fix it now. That, and to remember to hold your KA and BA together real tight so you don't disperse."

Then I felt in the mood to draw a picture. In contrast to the other, I gave it bright, cheery colors and wrote:

"Drink a toast to you"
"count only the 'wins'"
WELL DONE!
hold fast!

Smiling balloons grin, perhaps they represent friendly spirits. Set's there, urging to "Be prideful".

And an epiphany occurs to me. This drawing, this message isn't just for when I'm in my 90's and could kick off any time. We've seen all too well how death could come at any time. So this message is for me, now. This message is for you, now, for all of us. In celebration, count only the 'wins', and remind ourselves of what we have achieved. "Be prideful", and Hold Fast!

Xeper, Alethia, Seize the Moment!
A Toast to You!

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