I think about death every single day | Cherishing the Time We Have

a fragment of the video:

You have this thought that you never know when your last contact with a person is going to be.

Like, you never know when it's going to be the day when you say something to them and then you wish you’d said something more when you learn that they're not here.

I've been through that and I had this mindset before my Mom passed away. I was telling her every single day that I love her, every single day that I want her to get better, every single day that I just I'm just so proud and honored to be her daughter and to have her as my Mom.

I was this person, I was always taking care of what I said to and to whom at any moment because I was always aware of it. And then, when my Mom passed, I didn't have… Of course, I wanted to have more time with her but when she passed, I didn't have this feeling of regret that I wish I had said more, that I wished I'd hold her more, that I'd spend more time with her. Actually, that's a lie, I always wish I’d had more time with her but I never had this nagging feeling of "I wish I had said something" and I now don't have a chance anymore because they're dead".

So, this is why I think about death every single day.

None of us knows how much time we have left or how much time others around us do. Yet, so many of us act like we have all the time in the world when we don’t. This video is a deeply personal reflection on how this realization has shaped my life and the relationships I cherish.

You never know when your last interaction with someone will be. That’s why I’ve learned to treat every conversation, every hug, and every moment with the people I love as if it could be the last. This mindset came from a heartbreaking yet life-changing experience: losing my Mom.

Before she passed, I told her every single day that I loved her, that I wanted her to get better, and how honored I was to be her daughter. When she left, I didn’t feel regret about what I didn’t say—I knew I’d said everything I needed to. Of course, I wished for more time with her; I still do. But I don’t have that nagging guilt of words left unsaid.

This experience has made me reflect on death daily—not in a morbid way but as a reminder to live fully and love deeply. Thinking about death helps me appreciate life more and keeps me grounded in the present. It’s why I encourage others to reach out, share their feelings, and treasure every moment with their loved ones.

If this resonates with you, I hope you’ll take something valuable away from my story. Maybe it’s a reminder to call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while or to finally say what’s been on your heart. Life is unpredictable, and we owe it to ourselves and the people we care about to make the most of it.

Thank you for watching and for allowing me to share this personal part of my life. If you want to hear more about my Mom’s story, check out this video. For those interested in the tragic Smolensk event that shaped so much of Polish history, I also recommend watching this documentary.

Stay connected, stay present, and let’s cherish the time we have.

from the bottom of my heart:
thanks for watching.

xo,

Laura