Before I Die…
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“Before I die…
I want to understand and use the power
that lies in the energy
of my
heart, hands and soul.”
– Soul Dipper
What about you?
(This Occupy is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Cat Honour Halliwell
April 24,1984 – September 6, 2010
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Before I die….
I would like to contribute greatly to the Wiki Commons pages.
Here’s someone’s contribution right here:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_Michigan_from_Big_Sable_Point_lighthouse.jpg#file
I’d like to help others to understand the greatness and community of the Wiki Commons…..
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Welcome
Thanks.
Before I die, I want to make sure that I have actually LIVED, not merely existed… This is a big topic for so few words. I love the Occupy posts they provoke me to think about things I did not necessarily have on the ‘burner’. Thanks.
*anna
Thanks, Anna. I just love who I see in your words – here and on your fabulous blog. I watched Kubler-Ross being interviewed. When asked, at the end, what would be the most significant message she wants to give people, she said, “First? Live. Second…never stop yourself from doing that act or gesture that pops into your mind. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Do it.”
Well said EKR! Maybe she was the inadvertent inspiration behind that Nike swoosh. (?) 😉
And the sight through words…yes, thank you, back at you too Amy…love what I see both on the screen vision and inner vision in your little corner of the blogosphere xo
Oh dear I cannot open the page.
Thanks for speaking up, Raven. It worked when I posted it, but the embedded link is not working today! Here’s the link which I’ve added to the post: http://www.ted.com/talks/candy_chang_before_i_die_i_want_to.html
Before I die, I want to fill the world with as much joy as I possibly can.
Go for it, Lorna! I love seeing the general populous having so much optimism in that video. And I see it consistently in the blogosphere – like you wanting to give joy.
Such a wonderful and unique idea. There are so many ways to fill in the blank. Before I die, I want there to be no regrets, no slights left unforgiven and no bitterness in my life. I want my legacy to be one of happiness and serenity. On a lighter note, before I die I also want to be able to balance on one foot without wobbling. As ridiculous as this may sound, I have horrendous balance and it’s on my list of goals to conquer. http://dianadouglas.wordpress.com
I have a feeling, Diana, that I’m going to end up with the same wants as stated in all the comments. I practice that balancing act as well. I have to close my eyes, cross my hands over my chest and stand on one foot for 30 seconds. It is NOT easy, but the practice is good at any age.
I enjoyed your collection for the Occupy. Folks! Go and see what Diana finds. You’ll feel a shift in you.
Before I die, I want to open an animal sanctuary for cats and dogs, with unlimited funding, abundance of space as well as staff, protected from predators and danger — filled with love and attention, ways to learn the lessons they have come to teach us, and showing gratitude for doing so.
Before I die, I want to live with inner peace and understanding!
Becca – you’ve already started! On both! The love that you obviously have – generally, but especially for your fur babies – speaks more loudly than you think. I wish we were neighbours physically!
ME TOO! 😀 What a delight it would be!!!
Plus, Duc would be spoiled rotten!! 😀
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Before I Die – I want to know that I have touched someone deeply and made a difference is their life.
My special message for this one is here :
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/lighting-up-the-blogosphere-attitude-and-propestive/
Namaste ….
I trust that you already have, Isadora. What a great theme to have as purpose in one’s life. Thanks for your addition!
Before I die, I AM…..Once I AM, I can understand what I choose to about myself. Thank you Amy, for catalysing the thought.
Shakti
Of course, Shakti. I still use these powerful words – regularly in meditation. You ever wise man!
A wonderful, inspiring video, Amy, thank you for posting it! Before I die I’d like to see my hippy~trippy beliefs become mainstream. It is happening, through all of us!
I have made a contribution today, after a couple of week’s break. So lovely to be ‘home’, I really have missed you! 🙂
http://wightrabbit.wordpress.com/2012/09/06
What terrific news, Jacqueline. Thanks be that your headaches are gone. I cannot imagine going through life with any sort of ache so I rejoice with you! I’ve missed you,too, and love knowing you and your grateful heart are in the finest of fiddle! 😀
Before I die I want to have tapped the power that exists within and use it for the greater good.
Me, too, Tammy! Yes! We have the manual, too. It’s called “intuition and optimism”.
Before i die i want to write a book in fact i want to write many books because i have lots to say.
Do you have a title yet, Beverley? I play that little game with myself, but it changes over time.
Yes 🙂
Before I die, I want to make sure, I made at least one person’s life better than what it was.
What a gift to give another – serving a slice of ease! I used to try to do that for my parents who were 40 years older than me so I read their situation too much through youthful eyes. I learned the secret is to observe and listen so they could “show” me, but it was still hit and miss! 😀
Hi Amy,
Before I die, I’d like to make a difference by getting to my goal weight and maintaining it finally. I’m actually hopeing to encourage others who are pathologically obese, and are struggling with their health, as I was once upon a time.
Do you have faith that your blog is a major step towards that lofty goal? I believe it is so I sincerely hope you do, too. You never know when you are giving hope and encouragement, Carol. But your kindness and gentleness shines through in your writing.
Before I die, I want to publish a book filled with essays about my sister Kay, Mourning, Domestic Violence, Sisters, & mostly, LOooooooooooooooVE.
Xxx Kisses for YOU for using your platform in a very beautiful way.
Seems to me that Kay has had this in mind for you for some time, Kim! 🙂
Kim, I’m pretty sure you could turn a lot of your blog into a book. ❤ to you!
Yes Renee! Kim definitely does has the material! She’s on her way…
I just visited your requiem to a dead computer. Yes I concur – Back-up, save and schedule. I strongly suspect that the fellas who retrieve data off hard drives do a little power tripping. I call them the “Good news/bad news/good news” boys. They know we’re going to put them on a pedestal no matter what they do – why put us through the Teckie Chamber of Horrors? 😀
Oh my gosh Amy what an inspiring beautiful video, thank you for using your platform to share it with us. Reading through all the comments I found myself nodding and agreeing with them all …. I really love Oceanna’s
Before I die, I want to make sure that I have actually LIVED, not merely existed…
Oh yes! Please!
Hi Rosie! this is one finger typing – have been blackberry picking and am soaking fingers to get the very painful thorn tips out. I never think I have been wounded until the next day when I go through the roof when I touch something. So I.m a one handed lefty until the Epsom salts draw out these little horrors. Also my computer is so old most of the letters are worn off! I cannot die this winter because I have blackberries to eat! 😀
Wonderful video thanks for posting.
Amazing how much we really want to be heard, Charles. Aren’t we blessed to be able to write…
Before I die, I want to visit the place that scares me the most. Where all my fear started and I want to break something in there. Or maybe make something beautiful and try to leave something pretty in its place. I wonder if the floor is still painted gray. If it is, I want to paint flowers on the floor.
I don’t know.
I write these words and look at thm.
Part of me wants to light the place on fire and stay to watch the ashes smoulder — until they stop.
Whatever that place it, it’s huge for you, Renee. I really hope you can revisit that place, physically or symbolically, soon and cauterize the wound. I don’t know what IT is, dear woman, but I do you you’ve carried it long enough! Many blessings. I’m sending you loving light as I type – as much as you can take in.
Thanks Soul Dipper.
I always meet such nice people at these link-ups. I think you were the one this week. Nice to meet you. 😉
What a wonderfully inspiring and thought provoking video Amy…many thanks for sharing it…
Before I die…I pray that I can live up to the potential of being the best that the Good Lord meant for me to be in every sense of the word…amen!
God Bless…
It is thought provoking! If we lived every day as though it truly may be our last, what a world we’d have. The priorities would be sorted so swiftly we’d hardly recognize ourselves in some situations. 😀 Truly, Shama, I know there are lots of people who do live like that as much as possible. Those are my heroes.