"Live each day as if its your last", what would you do?

Relaxing - Man relaxing in a natural setting on a hammock
@paula27661 (15811)
Australia
March 10, 2009 12:38am CST
"Live each day as if it’s your last" Great sentiment. We can think of each day as our last or as perfect. My perfect day would be spent with my family in a beautiful natural setting with a picnic basket full of delicious goodies. How would you spend your perfect day?
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 10
Hi paula, I do feel this way. You know if we treat every single day as the last or perfect day we then would really cherish it. I love my family very much and I always feel happy if we could get together. It doesn’t matter what activity we have, as long as we could spend our time together When my son is back to our hometown during his holidays, we like to go for jogging, watching movie, eating out, etc together. We always have the never ending topics to chat with.... even though the same stories are repeated numerous times... Therefore we usually would stay up late..... Take care and happy posting
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 10
You are most welcome paula! Thanks very much for the prompt response. You are a good discussion creator and you still take very good care on this topic though it’s a 11 month old discussion And I really appreciate the ideas sharing again here Yeah, I agree that nothing is more important than our loved ones. Therefore I always value every opportunity and moment we possess Have a nice day!
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
13 Jan 10
Life is precious and living in the present moment is important, to saviour the special moments as if they were our last and spending time with loved ones is the way I would go too...Thanks for your great response lkbooi!
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• United States
9 Jan 10
I would spend my last day with all my children and grandchildren. We'd be in Austin, Texas, my hometown. We'd spend part of our day on benches in the outside area of a barbecue place. We wouldn't do anything special--just eating and spending time with each other. For me, it would be perfect.
@balasri (26537)
• India
21 Mar 09
This is not fair Paula.You should have stopped with just asking the question without answering it too saving me the awkward thing of repeating the same answer of yours.
@balasri (26537)
• India
22 Mar 09
My pleasure.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
22 Mar 09
Sorry! Loved ones and nature, perfect! Appreciate the response!
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
10 Mar 09
Yes, I agree with the quote that we should live each day, as it is going to be the last. We should thoroughly enjoy each and every moment our life, which the Great God grants us, because we never know what is going to happen next moment. Like-wise, we should not procrastinate the events because future is hidden. I try my best to live and enjoy each moment of my life, as there is not going to be any tomorrow.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
10 Mar 09
I enjoy every moment and will continue to do so.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
10 Mar 09
That's the idea! Savour every moment. Thanks for responding!
@drdivu (1011)
• India
16 Mar 09
well, its very difficult to assume such a way of living unless u are going out and prone to accidents...i dont think that i can live any day like that...the fear too grips such a thought as for me if for no one else.. i love to spend time with family along with a comfortable companion... happy mylotting..
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
17 Mar 09
Spending time with your loved ones is ideal, thanks for responding!
@MaryLynn321 (2680)
• United States
14 Mar 09
I like your idea, so so much fun and relaxing.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
14 Mar 09
No excuse for not doing it soon, I guess! Thanks MaryLynn
• United States
14 Mar 09
You are very welcome, so get on the ball and make the plans, lol
@hcromer (2710)
• United States
10 Mar 09
I think that if I knew it was my last day I would probably gather up my favorite people and go to the beach and get the most expensive hotel room and throw a huge party... Go swimming on the beach and in the pool at the hotel and go dancing, just live it up and have a good time with the people that I love the most. That is how I would want them to remember me.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
Sounds good to me! I think you should do that anyway sometime, why wait for your last day?
@feroz97 (52)
• India
10 Mar 09
If I put "Today is the last day of my life" in my mind. I would basically do nothing at all. Just spend all my time with my family. Whats the point in doing anything thing else if I will not be alive tomorrow. To me "Live each day as it it's your last" will stop the world from developing any further.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
I can see what you are saying there. Perhaps live today as it was you last day is great, but there's no harm in checking your diary to see what's on for tomorrow! You have made a good point, it's our over all existence that counts. I appreciate your response!
@23uday (2997)
• India
10 Mar 09
hi yes its rightly said,enjoy the life as if today were the last day.enjoy the each moments of life to the fullest,whether its good or bad.there's always a ray of hope even when we are in the dark phase of our lives. we get life only once ,and we need to properly utilize it.life is short to hold grudges and happiness & sorrows are always part of life. happy mylotting!!!!!! bye!!!!!!!!!!!!
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
Very wise words, thanks!
• China
11 Mar 09
well i think if i always keep this in my mind would inspire me new spirit and save time more, sometimes i alwas far far away and do not know where am i..i also would like to have a perfect day with my family and enjoy a good relationship. have a nice perfect day my friend.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
A perfect day with your family sounds great, thanks for responding!
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
10 Mar 09
I would differ here if you do not mind. Yours is the carprdium theory that the late 17th century metaphysical poets like Andrew Marvell and the likes followed. For them the morrow is uncertain and hence try to mane the best of the present moment that is within your grip. Even Omar Khayam the sufi poet too had the same philosophy. But personally I really do not cope myself with this philosophy though had tried to. I realized that the foundation of my today is based on the unseen tomorrow. Whatsoever the condition I am optimistic of the morrow and hope to complete the journey I am destined to and the time is not yet arrived. Thus there is no perfect day as I feel each day is a perfect day for me as I completed it with my existence.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
That is wonderful that your life is already full of perfect days,that's how it should be. Thank you for a great response and sharing your view!
• United States
11 Mar 09
my perfect day would be spent with my kids and hubby. it doesn't matter where just as long as everyone is together.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
That is how I feel too. Thanks for responding!
@macel19 (202)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
I would probably spent it with my family in an island with laughters. I would probably tell my daughter that i love her so much and I'm so proud of her. Tell my mom that I was lucky to have her, not the other way around and tell her that I could not have made it this far without her Tell my hubby that I am blessed to have found him and I don't want him to be lonely. I would call my best friendand thank him for the real friendship we shared. Lasty, Id have to tell them I'd like a chocolate cake,fruit salad chicken and pizza.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
11 Mar 09
Great plan, you've covered all the important things, well done and thanks for the response!
13 Mar 09
Everyone should have regular spa days and beayty treatments Mgraham1
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
14 Mar 09
I would love a spa treatment! Great idea! Thanks!
• China
10 Mar 09
Well I know it's encouraging but I can't do it coz I know it's not my last day if no accidents, lol. Currently I just want a holiday in the beach, hahaha, to see the sea for the first time in my life, laying in the sands and sunbathing. Get up really early in the morning to see the sunrise and play with the sand in the daytime, and at last I'd sit quietly, maybe leaning my head against my bf's shoulder and then we watch the beautiful sunset. Isn't it rommantic and perfect?
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
10 Mar 09
Sounds beautiful! You haven't seen the sea before? Hope you get there soon not the end of your life of course, I mean to the beach!
@cathya (704)
• Philippines
10 Mar 09
This has been my principle in life : Live each day as if it's your last. Actually I first heard it from my high School teacher, from then on it has been my principle. Whatever I do, whoever am with I always make sure that it will be one of the most memorable moment I have. I make sure that each day I bring out the best in me, even though there were times I get so tired also but the moment I remind myself that what if it today is your last day??
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
10 Mar 09
It's great you learned this principle at a young age, it took me a lot longer to be aware of the importance of living each to the fullest. Thanks for the response!
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
10 Mar 09
I would probably spend it with my loved ones.. and we'd have a big barbeque outside and dance all night long.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
10 Mar 09
Sounds great, ideal in fact! Thanks for the response!