Unwittingly, we are reminded of the fragility of life. We learn of the death of an old classmate. We witness the suffering of a neighbor. We feel the grief of a friend. Assaulted with reminders of the precious and precarious nature of our existence, we resolve to be present in our own lives.

Yet, how many of our days are filled with “shoulds”? How much of our time are we on automatic pilot simply going through the paces without questioning the destination? How many hours are wasted by being oblivious to our own hopes and dreams?

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to reflect.

laura@realwomenwin.com #bereal