written by
Tyson Gaylord

How Many More Summers?

Things In Life 1 min read
Four people are sitting on the sandy shore with their backs to the camera, facing the ocean. The water is a vibrant blue with gentle waves under a clear, sunny sky. As they ponder "How Many More Summers?" other individuals can be seen swimming and enjoying the water in the distance.
Kids Sitting On A Beach Enjoying The Sand & Surf

How many summers do you think you have left to cherish?

Summer is here. Vacations are on the horizon or not scheduled at all. Work, life, money, obligations, and more can sometimes get in the way of living.

How many more summers do you have left, in your life? Your family's life, kids life? In your parents, grandparents, cousins, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, and on and on. If you're LUCKY, you get 70 and 18 with your kids. Maybe 15 with your friends and maybe another 10 or 15 after you've graduated high school and college with friends and family.

Are you wasting these times? Are you thinking there's always another time, holiday, or event? We’ll do something next time, next summer. Are you thinking we'll catch up next time? I'm busy. I got work. I don't have money.

One day, it'll end without warning. There will be no more summers. There'll be no summers with your children. There'll be no more summers with your friends. There will be no more summers for you.

Let's not let life pass us by and enjoy this summer!!! This very well could be someone’s last. It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive, or anything but a moment shared with the people you love.

You'll never know when the last time will be. Things happen, and we don't always get a warning. Kids grow up and have new interests, friendships, and things they want to do without you. Friends move on, have families, and have other obligations. Tragedy can strike at any time without warning.

Say I LOVE YOU. Tell people I cherish your friendship. I cherish our relationship.

Have fun.

Enjoy the summer.

Enjoy it with friends.

Enjoy the family.

Take your kids somewhere.

Don't let this summer pass you by.


I did a podcast episode on this idea💡

🎧 Memento Mori: Remember you must die | Ep 93 🎤

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