A real sense of being alive.

An afterlife. I believe in it. Because I’m a romantic idealist. And it would be a romantic thing to live as a spirit. Meanwhile, I live life as if it’s a one and only. Which means getting the most out of life. Living as if there’s only one go-around.  One chance to get it right. Savoring. Savoring. Savoring everything. Really, that’s the only decent way to live. Even if I have multiple lives. Each one of ‘em should be lived to the fullest.  Can’t say that I always do. Because I haven’t always been in love.  Doesn’t necessarily mean I have to be in love with someone. Something will do. Yes, love gives me a real sense of being alive.  –Jim Broede