I recently connected with Leonard Nimoy. You may remember him as the character Spock on Star Trek. Here is what he had to say: A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. Keep your precious memories in your heart. The memories we have are a gift to be cherished. Don’t live in the past, carry your memories into the future. Now is the time when everyone is needed to come together to bring peace to our world. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall heal the earth. Put a little love in your heart and the world will be a better place for generations to come. Be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly. Listen to what others have to say. Remember we are each individuals; do not compare yourself to another. You have your own unique gifts to share with the world. Be humble. Focus on your path. Stay true to who you are. Listen to the advice of your elders, for they are filled with wisdom of their years. Nurture your spirit. Live your life with purpose and vision. Your life is filled with continual growth and new beginnings. You are a work in progress. There is no beginning and no end. Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. Be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and in the noisy confusion of life, let peace remain in your soul. Strive to be happy. Seek out the happiness that is within you, as well as all around you. There is a time for everything. For everything there is a season. A time to rest is a time to cease using energy; a time to restore, rejuvenate and breathe. How do you rest in such a fast paced and exhausted world? Man acts highly illogical. Why would you work continuously without rest, thinking so much about money, when, in fact, you can’t take it with you? Life is more than just money. Please know, your life is worth much more than that. You may find that having is not so nearly pleasing a thing as wanting. You often manage to obtain that which you do not really want. Be grateful for your family and all the beautiful people in your life. Use your time wisely. Time waits for no man. Life must be lived forward, but can only be understood backwards. You are here to experience the reality of your existence. Search for tomorrow among the ashes of yesterday. Look for a spark to ignite the passion of your dreams. Can a camera truly capture a moment in time when it’s unable to capture itself or it’s user in that moment? I ask each of you to live each moment to the fullest. Dance as if no one is watching. Give your best each day. By living in the present, you have the ability to enjoy each day and find true fulfillment. Start today, remain in the present. Remember, it’s the journey, not the destination that matters. No challenge is too great if you plan ahead and have pointy ears. I ask each of you to start living your life, leave a legacy; make a difference in the world. I feel a need to deliver my message to all of you. I could not deprive you of the revelation of all that you could accomplish together. You are never alone. I have been and always shall be your friend. Let us explore this journey together. I have gone to the final frontier, continuing my mission to explore strange new worlds, seeking out new life and civilizations, boldly going where no one has gone before. Live Long and Prosper. Leonard Nimoy gives the Vulcan salute and is gone. Views:]]>