Passing

The quality of life is based upon the real peace one achieve's through acceptance. Yesterday I sat with a soul that was passing. She had lived 87 years of life. I had only met her in the past year and was blessed to call her "Grandma". I had lost both my grandmothers by 1980, and it filled a nostalgic void from long ago. First I honored her with this title out of respect and tradtion. Then in her one of last moments, I was simply honored to share her company. My wife told me her Grandmother's life was lived for her family and being there for them. She said all her Grandmother's children were gathered with her when God chose to bring her home. Even in her last moments, she was considerate, polite and thoughtful. She offered me a "Thank you" for visiting her. Even in her pain, she was dignified. I wish I could have got to know her better. I am grateful for the brief moment we shared. My prayers of healing I offer to the family she left behind. I offer them the peace that she is with God, preparing a place for all of them to one day be a family again.

Having A Quality Life

We all deserve it. So how do we achieve this goal? Here are some suggestions:
1) Start and end each day in spiritual reflection.
2) Have faith and forever be hopeful.
3) Eat, sleep and exercise optimally.
4) Never forget you were once a child.
5) Practice an attitude of gratitude.
6) Be always mindful that your cup is truly half full.
7) Learn to accept life on life’s terms.
8) Keep your morning routine, especially breakfast, the same so you can focus all our energy on creating a positive mindset to meet your day.
9) Spend quality time alone.
10) Read everyday.
11) Remember to do nothing sometimes.
12) Don’t take anything personally.
13) Sing really loud when you are in the shower and car.
14) Give of yourself freely.
15) Hang out with kids every chance you get.
16) Be non-judgmental toward yourself and others.
17) Meditate everyday.
18) Learn to be present for it is a gift.
19) Love life, yourself and others unconditionally.
20) Always be forgiving to yourself and others.
21) Be present and mindful.
22) Embrace change, it is inevitable.
23) Be a person of integrity.
24) Always keep your word.
25) Be still and breath.
27) Have good family values.
28) Spend quality time with family and friends.
29) Make mistakes everyday but don’t make the same mistakes twice.
30) Never give up and always do your best.

Respectfully,

Professor Beliso