Have you ever questioned what makes you truly appreciate the way someone chooses to live life? I asked myself that question today. It was a case of analyzing who I felt had impacted upon my life, and why.

I came to realize, though, that in general, the people I credit the most have passed away. Only in death did I truly evaluate the way they lived. They passed away before I sat down and truly gave them the credit they deserved for the way they chose to live, and that's perhaps a bit sad, considering that I'd never be able to enjoy their company again.

That having been said, I feel perhaps it'd be an idea to evaluate my friends as if they'd just passed away, and be more open with them about how I appreciate them.