• Writing my own 5 Wishes and letters to my family
• Meeting 3 wonderful ladies at a new One Month to Live small group
• Watching dirt bikes ramp across the stage at church

One of the sticking points of this series was the observation that very few people know how to take a complement. According to the Learn Humbly stage of the journey, learning to accept and give compliments is essential to a no regrets life. (I will likely blog about this in the near future, so if this describes you, subscribe to the feed to catch this post when it goes live next week.)

My Take Away

This series has definitely changed the way I think about my life, and the lives of those around me. While I began this journey earlier this year, this six week series has really brought it home and highlighted key points for me. In reflection, I don’t believe this series has changed my daily behavior much. It has, however, changed my outlook on life and reinforced the lessons I have learned from recent life experiences.

If you participated in the One Month to Live Challenge, what did you take away from the experience? Has it changed your life for the better, spurred you to think differently?

Thanks for riding along on this journey with me. I’ll be posting my views on how these principals apply to blogging and online business. I hope you, too, have begun to live a no regrets life.

Nick’s Story

This man is phenomenal. He knows what it is like to feel desperate, powerless, insignificant, frustrated, helpless…. all those feelings that overwhelm us and often are the root of deep depression. He has felt intense emotional pain, yet faces each day with a heartfelt smile, a terrific sense of humor, and palpable hope.

As I was watching the video, I was thinking that this man’s pain puts many things in my life into proper perspective. I am a firm believer that love from others, and a genuine love for others is the best treatment for depression. Nick is the embodiment of that love.

The Mandatory Disclaimer

Since it’s Sunday, this video is a little more “preachy” than is normally acceptable in blogging circles, but since it’s my blog, it’s all good. If you are offended by words like: God, Christ, love, Satan, and hope, this post and Nick’s video will be most distressing to you.

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity.”~Jeremiah 29:11-14

God had a plan for Nick’s life, and He has a plan for you. He can bring you out of the captivity of depression. If you liked Nick’s story, please visit http://lifewithoutlimbs.org.

Have a wonderful, hope-filled day. I’ll catch you all tomorrow.

Update!

This post is still drawing comments over 3 weeks after it went live! Because this message is so powerful, it is catching on all over the Net!

My awesome fellow-blogger Lance has recently posted an inspiring video from Nick on his blog, The Jungle of Life. This video is much better than the one above, so be sure to visit Lance’s site for the heart-wrenching version. Thanks Lance for spreading the Word.

This week’s assignment was to write a letter to someone you would like to express your heart to before it’s too late.  Ask them to forgive you for the ways in which you might have hurt them. Extend your forgiveness to them for any pain they may have caused you. Most importantly, communicate your love to them and share with them how much they mean to you. Mail the letter and pray that God will use it to heal your relationship.

Just because I felt like having a little morning music, I thought I’d share. This one is in the spirit of living a no regrets life. Brandon wrote his letter, have you done yours?

(In case no one’s noticed, Brandon Heath is my new favorite artist this month.) Turn it up!

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