If you found out today that you were going to die within the next two weeks, what would you do?
And how would your life be suddenly changed?
Would you quit your job? Who would you go see? Who would you forgive? Would anyone's opinion of you still matter? How would your food taste? Would you finally make the time to work on your bucket list?
Or would you spend your last days in anguish, filled with regret for all of the wasted time, selfishly praying for immortality?
What would you leave behind?
Death is a natural part of living. And I not only want to live well, but I plan on dying well. No tears. No pain. No regrets. I want to celebrate life fully now, and on my death bed be surrounded by the ones I love most...laughing, sharing memories, and just being grateful for a life well-lived.
And part of the reality that I may die at any moment inspired me to write this book for my children (and grandchildren), and it's a project that I've been working on for a long, long time. Luckily, life has graciously given me time to complete the work.
This book is an itemized list, a reference guide of sorts, containing thoughts and ideas that are deep and yet simple. You won't find a lot of fluff, but direct and to-the-point notes to think about and consider. Told through my artwork, philosophy, poetry, and humor, you will find advice and wisdom on courage, loving yourself, facing problems, the creative process, relationships, compassion, the gift of giving, and living a fulfilling life (among other things). That's a lot to cover in such a small book, eh?
There's also a set of 100 life questions that we should all ask ourselves and answer before we die (with room to write and draw).