I’ve been really reflective the past month or so – thinking about life, my own place in the universe, how I relate to others, and the frailty of life in general. Not sure why all of the sudden – maybe because some change in my own life or seeing friends lose someone close to them.

Yesterday, I came across a post that once again displayed how short life is and how it can change in the blink of an eye. The reason I am sharing is to really drive home the idea that you need to make every moment count. Don’t hold on to anger. Don’t be stopped by fear. Stop and smell the roses. Focus on creating the life you want.

Everything We Leave Behind – Amanda was living her life, using Twitter once in a while, and then found out she was very ill with a brain tumor. Her tweets capture her life –all the way to the end. This compilation is a poignant snapshot of a life — and she didn’t even realize that she left a legacy. It really makes you think about your own social legacy after you pass — and what it says about you.

Life really is precious and short — take advantage of the time you have.

Workout

Strength: Bench
WOD: Death by…
KB
10m sprints
–if you complete under 10 rounds>40 burpees
–if you complete under 15 rounds>20 burpees
–if you complete under 20 rounds>1 burpee

Recommended Reading

• Why do I friggin’ bother blogging?
• TODAY, A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT KILLED FREE SPEECH ON THE INTERNET
• How Your Friends’ Divorce Can Save Your Marriage
• 10 Stories That Prove Bill Murray Really Is The Most Interesting Man In The World
• CrossFit, Back Pain, and Severed Spine Injury.

Music to your Ears

Pharrell “Happy”