18. Life is Short - Maybe Shorter Than You Expect

EPISODE 18: Life Is Short — Maybe Shorter Than You Expect
Pillars: Healing + Resilience

In this deeply personal episode, I’m reading the exact words I wrote the night my husband passed away unexpectedly — a post that ended up going viral. I didn’t share it for attention. I shared it because everything changed… in an instant.

This is a spoken-word-style reflection on what it means to face loss, to let time slow down, and to stop postponing the things that matter. We’re talking about legacy, presence, and living with intention — now, not later.

In this episode:

• The raw truth of losing my husband without warning

• Why we can't keep saying “someday” to the things that matter

• A scripture-led reminder that life is brief, but still purposeful

• Journal prompts to help you reconnect with what matters most

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🌿 Scripture References:

• Psalm 90:12 (NLT) — “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”

• James 4:14 (NLT) — “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.”

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✍🏾 Journal Prompts:

• “If I truly believed time was short… what would I stop postponing?”

• “And what would I start making room for today?”

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