An abiding awareness that our days are truly numbered
An abundant appreciation for the little things
A genuine gratefulness for what I already possess
A healthy respect for the fragility of well-being
The wisdom not to hold on too tightly to anything
An admiration for the heart that never surrenders a single beat
The staggering realization that I am not the center of the universe
The fearlessness to cliff dive when no one else was brave enough to jump
The ability to see the world more vibrantly than I ever imagined
That every bright new day is a gift
What I learned from cancer is that life is a series of doors
through which we pass where joy and love sometimes awaits
on the other side