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Life Is Short

February 16, 2020 By Charity M. Richey-Bentley 12 Comments

We only get one chance at this beautiful opportunity called “Life”. We have to make the most of it. We do ourselves a great disservice if we don’t make the most of every single second.

Life is short. Spend it with people who make you laugh and feel loved.

When you first think about this, you may think to yourself, ‘Well, duh. That’s what I do. I don’t really need anyone to tell me that. I already know it’.

I didn’t learn this lesson early in life. This has been one of those life lessons that I’ve “grown into”. Earlier in my life, I would often reach out to people who hadn’t reached out to me in a while. I did it just to make sure they were okay and to let them know I was thinking about them.

But I began to realize that if I didn’t reach out to them, I would never hear from them. I loved them as friends, but I didn’t feel the love back. Even after reaching out a couple of times and we would meet for dinner or meet just to spend time together, I didn’t really feel like they were really there with me. Has that ever happened to you?

So, later in life, I made the decision to spend my time with people who, when around me, make me feel loved. We reach out to each other. We share with each other. We don’t let time constraints keep us from meeting or at least communicating with each other. In other words, I feel like they love me as much as I love them.

And, oh, how they make me laugh. Sometimes I get so caught up in work and I don’t realize how much I need to laugh. I am blessed to have people who make me laugh, even when I don’t want to smile. It’s very important for your heart and soul to laugh. Our world is chaotic and often sad. Laughter helps heal us.

Sending you blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!

Charity M. Richey-Bentley

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Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: Laugh, Life Is Short, Love, Make It Count

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  1. Jackie says

    February 16, 2020 at 9:43 am

    God bless you ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
  2. Kevin Thomas says

    February 16, 2020 at 10:03 am

    This is so true. Happiness starts with self and then surrounding….. people places things. Find what makes you content and satisfied and your perspectives improve on every aspect of your lives! Good, bad, and everything in between!

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    • Charity M. Richey-Bentley says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:33 am

      Thank you so much for your words and thank you for being here.
      God bless you.
      Charity

      Reply
  3. Barbara says

    February 16, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Thank you for this wonderful reminder

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    • Charity M. Richey-Bentley says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:33 am

      I’m so glad you liked it.
      Thank you for being here.
      Charity

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      • Mary says

        February 18, 2020 at 9:36 am

        Thank you Charity – I don’t know why it takes a life time to finally realize this -so speak it often.

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  4. JOY says

    February 16, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    I need to look back sometimes. It can be discouraging going through a difficult time wondering if it will get better.
    One year ago today, after spending time with my children, at a cabin,they all went back to their lives.
    I resented my weakened, painful body, just wishing I could be more involved with them.
    Today I am much stronger, for the most part, able to take care of myself.
    I thank God for every ounce of energy that I have. This time last year I didn’t believe I could go on.
    Hopefully there are more family times ahead!

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    • Charity M. Richey-Bentley says

      February 17, 2020 at 4:44 am

      I am lifting you up in prayer and believing with you that there will be more family time.
      God bless you.
      Charity

      Reply
  5. luke says

    February 17, 2020 at 1:44 am

    life is short. so start make it beautiful …..start now

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    • Charity M. Richey-Bentley says

      February 17, 2020 at 4:43 am

      Absolutely. Don’t wait.
      God bless you.
      Charity

      Reply
  6. CHERYL says

    February 17, 2020 at 7:53 am

    AMEN.
    GOD IS SO FAITHFUL
    I LOVE MY GOD

    Reply
  7. Elsa says

    February 17, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Thank you for the reminder, It made me realize that not everyone is a friend. They are just fair weather friend, or the so call friend that is a thief, and the back stabber etc. But there are the true honest friends 😍 😀🙏💝💞

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