This email is a little deeper and thoughtful than most. I feel the need to work up to it, because it’s not something you just blurt out in the first sentence.
We are all familiar with the expression, “You only live once (YOLO)”. It was great expression, but then quickly became overused and commercialized. It lost its charm.
While on my two year around-the-world-backpacking-by-myself sabbatical, I learned a few things about myself, about life, and how I see the world. One of the reasons why I send these daily emails is to share my changed perspective from that life experience.
During the sabbatical, I met my future wife while in Poland. It didn’t take long for me to realize there was something special about her. She told me an expression that went much deeper than YOLO.
“You have two lives, and your second life begins when you fully realize you have one life”.
On that note, this is my last email of the year. I’m taking a short break and will return in early January. Please enjoy this time and spend it with family and friends as much as possible. Take the moment to refill your cup. Take a moment to live.