Life Can Change in an Instant

Friday night I was driving back into San Diego from my hometown. It was pouring rain, but I had driven in the rain many times before so I didn't think this time would be any different. After almost 6 hours of driving I had finally arrived, passing the 'San Diego City Limit' sign. My back was already bothering me, along with my badly sprained ankle which I hurt almost a week ago playing basketball. I was listening and rapping along to one of my favorite songs, "That's How I Knew" by Nipsey Hussle. That's when a huge puddle of water hit my windshield (which is frightening in itself when driving in the pouring and windy rain) and immediately, the car driving to my right swerved so hard into my car it caused significant damage and caused the door airbags to deploy pushing me into the other lane. I was thrown to the left side of my car, literally comparable to being tackled by what felt like a 200 lb person. At the quickest moment that I was able to form a thought, it was 'this is it.'After that, I honestly can't remember how I managed to drive to the median wall, my mind and heart were racing so fast, I was in shock. 

The only thing I kept thinking was how blessed I was to be alive and how there was no doubt I was being protected. I consider myself to be very aware and understanding of many things. But there was something about having my life flash before my eyes that allowed me to dig deeper. My perspective changed in what seemed like, no time. At that moment, everything that once seemed to matter no longer did. All the little silly negative things that we give importance to became insignificant. All of my fears became insignificant. Everything that was holding me back became insignificant. We always hear "Life is short", but last night I didn't realize just how short that meant. 

I have never been so happy to be alive. In one night I learned something worth a lifetime. I felt like after this happened I needed to spread that message to you all. Stop allowing fear of things to hold you back, do what makes you happy!!!!!!!!!!! Make the move, start something new, show the world the authentic you, take the job, go on that trip, fall in love, make time for yourself, get better at things you enjoy, get out and enjoy nature, connect with those you love, laugh more, complain less, search inside yourself and find your purpose, and follow your heart. It's time to start living. Eliminate things in your life that don't contribute to your growth, reach your goals, have fun in everything you do. Do everything and anything, because why not? Choose happiness. Choose to love. Choose to encourage, embrace, shine light, and find the beauty and blessing everywhere you go. Tonight I am more thankful than I have ever been for everyone and everything in my life. I'm ready for anything. I am living in the present moment, now more than ever before. The world is truly ours. Peace out for now. 

Love, 

Me.