Five years to live

What would you do if you have only five or ten years to live?

What would you regret about if the doctor tells you that you have only 24 hours to live?

Do you have a personal mission statement?

These are the questions asked by Paula and J.D. in this podcast episode of Afford Anything. I found the questions stirring.

If I had only five to ten years to live, I would put some money aside for my child (not too much!), quit my job (this very second) and the rest of my finances will be spent on traveling and having good times out there with whoever wants to be with me. Mom, child, spouse, a friend...

What would I be sorry about if I had only 24 hours to live? Missing on FUN. I need more fun in my life. My resolution right now is to start scheduling fun activities, rather than obligations.

I still do not have a personal mission statement and I may never have one. I like my ever-changing passions and interests. I have not come up with any statement that captures all my hopes. Isn't a mission statement more about hopes than reality?

Another great motivational video is this of Jenny Mustard. The main idea here is: do not establish and follow the routine! I need to start incorporating more activities in my life that make me happier. I might start a diary, or even better, work for five to ten minutes every night on projects of my imagination. I have a ton on projects either in their embryonic stage on my computer or brewing in my brain.

Speaking about things that bring me happiness and inspiration, here is a video on a great house. Architecture has always been a passion of mine.

Also, here is some hygge for the Spring!

I cannot wait for the snowdrops in my garden this spring season. These would be the first flowers to show in my garden. I dug out a few bulbs from the woods last year and this year, I am expecting the little white ballerinas to dance in front of the house. Maybe in February, maybe in March?
 
Since I have imposed a strict financial discipline on me, I have a restraining order away from flower catalogues; otherwise, I would have filled the garden with crocuses and hellebores. Unfortunately, tulips do not survive the hungry menagerie in my area.
 
Snowdrops and daffodils! As I imagine them nodding with the spring breeze, I smile. Yes, imagery is another way to happiness. Just imagine the sun, the blue sky and the little yellow daffodils.





What makes you feel happy and uplifted?