Do you feel your life is all it can be? Do you yearn for life to be fuller? Someone once recited this poem:

There once was a cautious gal,

who never romped or played;

She never drank, she never smoked,

from the path she never strayed.

So when she passed away

the insurance was denied;

For since she never really lived

they claimed she never died!

Of course, these behaviours describe quality living, but most of the people want to experience life as fully as possible.

This has always been the case.

And, of course, “romping,” “playing,” and “straying from the path” have little to do with how fully one experiences life.

Abundant living is more about how we love the other people on this planet, how we care for ourselves and how well we honour our God.

It has to do with joy and laughter, kindness, forgiveness and peace. It means taking time for what is truly necessary.

One man was asked if he believed in life after death.

His wife spoke first. “Life after death?” she said. “He doesn’t even believe in life after dinner!”

There may be life after death or not. But there is a life before death — abundant and full.

So live your life to the lees!