|  | Say it Now, Say it Often
I just returned from the funeral of an old friend of my daughter's. BJ had cancer and died too young at age 32, surrounded by his family and friends. Those friends eulogized him during the service and spoke of the recent days and nights they had spent with him...just talking. They said they didn't watch TV, or play video games together, they just talked. I imagine toward the end the talk turned to what BJ meant to each of them.Why do we wait until someone is dying to tell them how we feel? Why can 't we do it on a regular basis? Hopefully we do this with close family members but what about friends, distant relatives, or acquaintances who have influenced our lives?
We all want to feel like our life has meaning to others. Part of self care is true, honest connection with others. Tell someone today what you like or admire about them, what they mean to you, or what they have taught you.
BJ and his friends knew the end was near which may have forced the conversation. Many times we don't have the luxury of time when someone leaves our life. That is why we need to say it now and often.
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