Living in the present

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by me

A friend of mine had a near death experience in college that touched my life profoundly. I got to know him shortly after he recovered from a near fatal accident. He taught me that being victim to the past is avoidable. That we can transcend the struggles we’ve faced to make meaning out of our lives. And to take stock of the present and be truly grateful for what we have. I try to carry that lesson with me wherever I go, and try not to lose sight of all the good things that make the present something I’m lucky to be experiencing.

Countless people affected and killed by cancer come to the very same conclusion. What we have control over is the present, and what we can do to improve the lives of others is worth focusing on. You can do just that by joining me in supporting the American Cancer Society. Every donation gives families affected by cancer a richer present to enjoy with their loved ones.

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