Forgotten Dreams: At the End... Part I

Treasures of a lifetime...

At the end of your life will you be able to stand at your grave and say I lived an amazing life, I have lived what many didn't even know they could dream. I have loved, I have cried, and I have experienced all that I could find to experience.

At the end of your life who will you be?

So, often we run from death and morn for what has been lost when another dies. In the book "Tuesdays with Morie," Morie ends up celebrating his death, by choice, while he was still alive.

How you embrace death is how you will embrace life!

This is a story of a little box. It is a box that is almost as old as Sally. You see Sally decided when she was about five years of age that this particular box, a shoe box, would be perfect to keep her treasures.

Today at the age of 95 Sally has passed away and her shoe box of treasures, although buried under years of clutter and dust,

has survived the journey with her. Sally kept her treasures with her for 90 years. The box quite worn bearing the scars of

90 years of wear and tear was still in tack. Hidden within the box were many of Sally's most treasured memories.

At the age of five Sally decided that her very first treasure would be a flower. It was a small and delicate white flower filled with purple hues and the softest of scents. It was a flower that filled Sally with great memories and provided her

with many smiles over the last 90 years.

Sally used to enjoy laying amongst the tall grass in a near by field while enjoying the company of her grandfather. Sally's grandfather would sit beside her, resting on an old tree stump, while whittling away at a piece of wood.

On those special mornings Sally would watch the butterflies as they danced around the flowers, giggling as she listened to grandfather and playing with the occasional ladybug. You see Sally's grandfather loved to tell stories as he whittled away and the stories were always filled with adventure.

The stories,in one moment, would have Sally anxiously gazing into her grandfather's eyes as she waited to hear what was next,

and in the next moment, she would be rolling in the tall grass filled with laughter.

It was at five that Sally's grandfather passed away. As Sally sat upon her grandfather's old tree stump there in the middle of the tall grass stood a single flower. On this day no other flower could be seen. As Sally gazed upon the flower the memories came to view and it was then that she knew, the flower was a treasure for her to hold.

The years would come and go, and Sally was always doing something to her treasure box. Her designs including the early crayon markings, included little paper hearts and wonderful little paintings, all accented with special stones and broken pieces of jewelry.

Sally was always placing a memory or two into her box of treasure.

Sally was a playful and rambunctious tomboy, and at the age of thirteen was asked to start handling the chores. No longer could she leave the house at sunrise and return in the late afternoon after a day filed with adventure and sport.

You see Sally could run, jump, and climb with the best of the boys. She could throw and hit a ball with a stick just as well as any of the boys. Often Sally's play was inspired by the stories her grandfather once told.

With Sally spending the better part of her day tending to her chores. Her only reward was the end of the day, and the time she was able to spend with her faithful dog, Patches, up in the old tree house.

Life seemed to stop, for Sally, while she was up in the tree house. It was in the tree house that Sally started to write of her life and the adventures she only dreamed of living.

Sally's diary and stories now where a big part of her treasure box, and the memories she once collected would now lay hidden and forgotten under the pages of her writing.

Each day was a mystery for Sally as she began to write. As her pencil touched the paper her words would begin to flow. She would write and write until there was no more to write.

It was around Sally's 16 birthday that her dog Patches passed away. Her companion and loyal friend. Patches, was with her all the time. As Sally placed Patches' collar into her treasure box, she began to look at the treasures she hadn't viewed in many years.

A small hand mirror, one her grandma gave to her little princess. Horse hair, from her favorite horse. The skin shed from

the biggest king snake she had ever seen. The perfect stone for skipping across the water. The treasures were many, a

child's lifetime in memories. Buried underneath it all was Sally's first treasure and the memory of her grandfather.

How life had changed.

Join me in 7 days for part 2 of "Forgotten Dreams: At the end..." Forgotten treasures...

Copyright © James Smith, All Rights Reserved

Please Note: The author of this article has authorized its distribution with the requirement that it be published in its entirety, without changes, including the author's resource box.

Please notify the Author with a copy of your publication.

James shows you how to design and build the life of your dreams and through the process, "enjoy the success" you've always wanted. Download his "9 Key Strategies To Building The Life Of Your Dreams" and start taking action, today!

mailto:9Keys0020003@alifeofpossibility.com

In The News:


pen paper and inkwell


cat break through


Generosity Is The Seed Of Wealth

Generosity, which includes the free, no strings-attached sharing of resources,... Read More

Accept Every Invitation

How often do you decline an invitation because you have... Read More

How To Deal With Shyness

Although shyness can be overcome, there is a fair chance... Read More

Using Appreciation to Make a Difference

When in 1996 a local Secondary School opened, the staff... Read More

Switch to a Better Channel!

Peril, catastrophe and disaster.These are our friends, allies and mentors.Appearing... Read More

Energy Work Basics Part 3: The Power of High Intention

At SPIRIT Connections, we believe that the most powerful tool... Read More

Do We Really Want to Be There Yet

The beauty in creation is in the process, in every... Read More

The Spectacular You

I recently received a letter addressed to Spectacular Rachelle Lee.... Read More

The Women At The Cross (Reflections On The Death And Resurrection Of Jesus)

The women at the cross. Have you ever thought about... Read More

Time for Sunshine

Having spring around makes you feel different after such a... Read More

Have You Lost Focus?

Matthew 5:14-16You are the light of the world. A city... Read More

No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part II

The quest for the ultimate victory.In part one I shared... Read More

Make A Difference - Just Go Make A Difference!

Three Words That Can Help Us Live Exceptional LivesCertain words... Read More

An Unquenched Thirst

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 9,... Read More

Patience - The Antidote for Stress

Why is it so difficult to hold steadfast to a... Read More

How To Develop A Grateful Mind (The Best Medicine)

There is one sure fire medicine that cures all difficulty... Read More

5 Things That Americans Can Do To Remember Reviving, Surviving and Thriving in the Wake of Sept 11

For those people who lost friends and loved ones... Read More

Circles On The Water ? The Impact You Make On People?s Lives

When you were a child, or maybe even when you... Read More

Faith Like a Child

Jonathan:ˇ§This is my brother, Jonathanˇ¨. They walked into the room... Read More

Are We Ever Really Alone?

A new twist on a familiar quote - Chances are... Read More

Life Is Worthwhile If You

(Excerpted from the Jim Rohn Two Day Weekend event -... Read More

He Who Laughs...Lasts---Where Has All The Laughter Gone?

I love to watch people at airports, malls and even... Read More

The Information Age

Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 1,... Read More

Future Prediction

Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 13,... Read More

Say Thank You to the Cow for the Steak on Your Plate

Have you ever said thank-you to the cow that provided... Read More

Anamchara - Making Sense of Life

Many successful persons advise you start your day with a... Read More

On Track

Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 27,... Read More

A Lifetime In Love

We let ourselves love but are afraid to say I... Read More

Finding Inspiration to Realise Your Dreams and Ambitions

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.... Read More

Entrepreneur and Mom

When I was 12 years old, I had surgery with... Read More

Principles That Govern My Life

The strength and durability of a building is found in... Read More

What Legacy Are We Leaving Our Children?

Children can seem exhausting, annoying, wonderful, loud and funny all... Read More

Tim McGraw had it Right - Live Like You Are Dying!

Chorus: An' he said: "I went ski diving, I went... Read More