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What if Tomorrow Never Comes?

Today I saw a beautiful rainbow and I was desperately trying to get a photo with my phone (which has a crappy camera). Someone walked up behind me and said, “you’re so full of yourself, taking selfies!” obviously she hadn’t looked up at the sky and seen the big beautiful rainbow! Yes, I know, we have so many more important things to do that we sometimes forget to look up at the sky.

Work deadlines, worry about the future, financial stress and the niggling fear that something important is slipping through the cracks…. It all creates a jumble of constant narrative in our subconscious that effectively distract us from the present. We don’t see rainbows, or smell raindrops falling unto parched earth and we don’t cherish precious moments spent with loved ones because we neglect to just BE in the moment. What if tomorrow never comes?

Today I learned that a close friend lost her mother, when we spoke on the phone, she was heartbroken. She said she was sad because her son would never know what it feels like to be embraced by his grandmother, but she was also grateful that she had always let her mother know how much she loved her.

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I think that those who openly express love and affection are comforted by the conviction that love is eternal.  Love keeps those we love close to us, always in our hearts.   

Each time I see a rainbow it reminds me of how insignificant I am in the grand scheme of things. Rainbows remind me that everything I’ve ever worried about is not as important as it seems, just being in the present is enough. It reminds me that it takes more effort to frown and be angry than it takes to smile and be happy. It reminds me to be present, to enjoy moments of happiness, to listen, and to be grateful for everyone who is willing to listen to me.

Every day is a gift, a fresh start, and a chance to stop and smell the roses and express love before it’s too late. Don’t wait for those you love to depart this earth to say how much you loved them in beautiful verse and song. Bring them flowers today, sing them songs and tell them how much they matter today, what if tomorrow never comes?  

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Has Covid-19 Kept you Single?

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Almost every area of our lives has changed drastically over the last year and for some, those changes have been a blessing but for others a curse. At the risk of sounding disgustingly optimistic, I must point out that it has not been all bad.  Recent events have forced us to think outside of the box and I am amazed at how innovative we humans can be and how quickly we adapt!  Creatives are capitalizing on the opportunity to introduce a slew of useful apps and new technology, and we are quickly learning how to utilize these for work, study and other areas of everyday life.

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Sex – What to Expect at 50 and Beyond

There is always a lot of talk about aging gracefully, adopting a ‘healthy lifestyle’ as your age – and being ‘young at heart’ . Wonderful advice, but how often do people actually tell you what to expect as you age? How do we know what the normal aging process is? does it differ from person to person or is the rate at which you age directly related to other factors like genetics, lifestyle and outlook?

Nutritionists will tell you that when you get to age 50 it is time to start being more intentional about ensuring that you are eating nutrient-dense foods. This of course helps to promote good health, boost immunity, and prevent common ailments like diabetes and hypertension from rearing their ugly heads. A nutrient-dense diet also helps to combat the effects of a less active lifestyle and slowing metabolism. Your doctor will probably tell you to exercise, avoid stress, and try to get your recommended 8 hours of shut-eye.

What About Sex ?

When it comes to sex no one willingly offers helpful advice, as always, when it comes to sex walls quickly go up. Rarely do we ask our doctors questions about sex even when we really should. Most of us don’t have the courage to ask those important questions that absolutely need to be asked!

You may wonder how I know this, well you’d be surprised that some grown women don’t know what their own vaginas look like! If you’re hesitant to even look at yourself, where will you find the courage to ask questions about sex? Are you reading this right now and asking yourself if you know what your own genitals look like? take a break and spend a minute or two really familiarizing yourself with the terrain. Get into the habit of doing that occasionally, there is a lot you can learn.

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