Jan 24, 2009
Today is an important day, the most important day, in fact thinking about it right now, I believe this is the most important day of my life. Sure, there have been days that stand out as spectacular, even life changing, but today has to be number 1.
I am sure at this point you are wondering what I an talking about? Stu what’s happened? What is the big news? Did you win a lottery? Did someone donate 1 million dollars to camp? Did Jennifer Aniston ask you out on a date? Were you named Time Magazines Person of the year?
NOPE!
Still the most important day though!! Still confused? Ok, I will let you in on why today is SO huge, for all of us! It’s because we are alive. We have a choice to live fully! I know, I know… cheesy! But stop and think about it though. Isn’t it great to have an opportunity to do something with your day? To follow up on an idea! To spread love and kindness, to laugh and play! I am in Kingston this morning and I was enjoying a morning coffee at the hotel looking out over the frozen lake, sun shining, bouncing off the white snow and ice. I was reading the paper and opened it up randomly to the obituaries… I started to read… Died at 91, 87, 93, 78… I started to think wow those are full lives. “Survived by their three children 8 grand children and 2 great grandchildren…”
Then I came to Mike’s obit, “Lost his battle to bone cancer at 16, mike is survived by his parents, two brothers and his dog Corky. Mike lived each moment to the fullest, making us laugh even on his last day.” Sixteen, wow. I bet you Mike would have liked today, it would have been the best day of his life because he got just one more. So, today is the most important day of my life… thank you for being part of MY journey and thank you for reading the STUpendous BLOG! Now go and have the greatest day of your life!
Posted by Stu Saunders in Leadership on Jan 24, 2009 at 11:27 am | Permanent Link | Comments (5)
Comment posted on Jan 24, 2009 at 7:10 pm by Aaroneous (YLCC Member)
Today! started out slow for me… went for my mindless early morning jog to come back for more sleep… they day is almost done and i dont have much to show for it.
I read the blog ... and its really got me roarin’ now. Thanks Stu. i may only be doing dishes and finishing up some homework a little early but i will be doing something! and it will open up tomorrow to way more possibilities.
Hope your day is rrrrrrockin out!
live to learn.
aaron
Comment posted on Jan 24, 2009 at 7:53 pm by Trish Thachuk (YLCC Member)
Stu Saunders!!!!!!
I am so lucky yo have you as such an inspiration in my life not only as my boss but also my friend. Stu thanks for the amazing words, and for being so supportive of everything I do. This Blog has brought me to tears…..
Loving camp, life and you too
Trish
Comment posted on Jan 24, 2009 at 8:28 pm by ElizabethB (YLCC Member)
I think we all mirror trish’s thoughts, to have such an inspirational leader as stu in my life. That thank you card was truly my best birthday present (just so happens i got it near my bday). If i can inspire the person that inspires me everyday….well i’d call that a great sybiosis!
Nothing ground breaking in my day but it was exactly how i wanted it to be…restful. I have been up early the past two days so i wanted some recooperating time. I got some groceries, played cards with my family, watched curling….perfect in my books.
Nothing like the obituaries to inspire a blog, shows you can find it anywhere! Hope today was as goo for you as it was for me!
Comment posted on Jan 24, 2009 at 8:48 pm by kaila (YLCC Member)
Thank you for reminding how important today, and every day is, Stu.
Right now I have just come home from a couple great hours spent at the gym and eaten what seemed like the MOST delicious piece of pineapple, probably because I was so hungry! I spent the morning with my dear friend Brooke and her brother, and now I am looking at the sunset outside my window and listening to my brother play guitar. I’d say it was a pretty solid way to spend such an important day!
Thanks Stu!
Comment posted on Jan 25, 2009 at 5:37 pm by BeachNic (YLCC Member)
Thanks for these words Stu…
I had a frustrating night last night, and I was dwelling on it way too much today… making this day equally as disappointing. Since reading this entry, I’ve had a hearty lunch, done some spanish homework, and taken some time to practice knitting (i just learned how!)... all with a brand new attitude.
Thanks again!
I happy travels