The Now Awakening: A Brain Tumor's Lesson on Seizing the Day

**Brainspirations is a series Jason created while going through treatment. We thought it would be best to share here, and we hope it helps.

Hope this finds who needs to see it! ❤️

Early into July 13, 2021, it was confirmed there was a tumor in my brain.

Such news doesn’t land with the thud you may envision, mostly because time decelerates, words blur, and you only hear “tumor” on a loop.

I opened the notes app on my phone yesterday to jot down an idea, as I often do, and apparently, I captured a thought on July 13th. I penned this and have zero recollection of it:

“I always lived my life in a 'one day I will…' way. That was dumb!”

Yeah, that’s how the news of my new cerebral companion hit me, pointing out my own folly.

How often do we stall for a (fill in the blank) to occur before we decide to truly live?

It's amusing how the skilled doctors extricated a tumor from my cranium, and I instantly garnered wisdom. Never again will I linger for “one day” because today is the sole day.

Heed this counsel:

Yesterday has faded, tomorrow remains uncertain, and today is the only reality there is! The time to live is now!

Much love and gratitude for the ongoing stream of good vibes!

-Jason