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  called "Mindful Moment"?
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Last week I spoke at a high school as part of a retreat that they were holding for their graduating class. When I met the students I could tell that these young people were very stressed. The most obvious reason was that final exams are looming a few short weeks away and they all need to maintain their academic averages so that they don't jeopardize the conditional acceptances that have been extended by the universities.

But beneath the academic stress, there was also some emotional stress. Graduating means saying goodbye to one part of their life and moving into a new stage. In fact, the theme of the retreat was "change". Some of these students have been in school together for 12 years. There are some life-long friendships that are about to undergo a serious change as people head to different universities and colleges. There are also some high school romances that are about to face the same changes and challenges.

But thankfully for the students, the staff had organized the retreat as a full-day event. I spoke to them in the morning and then was invited to tag along for the afternoon activities. We all boarded school busses and headed to a nearby beach for an afternoon of outdoor events.

For me, the most poignant and touching part of the day was watching these students during their "free time" at the beach. As they played football, frisbee and chased each other (and their teachers) around with pails of water, they were living entirely in the moment. It was a beautiful sight! For those precious few hours, exams were irrelevant and the coming changes were a world away. They were just being themselves - and loving it!

When was the last time you did something like that? When was the last time you gave yourself a "retreat" and took time to just be yourself? Not your job... not your family... not your responsibilities... not your problems - just yourself? How long has it been?

What's stopping you?

Take it from me (and the students) - it's worth it!

ENJOY NOW!

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If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year... Today should always be our most wonderful day.
- Thomas Dreier

Dolce Vita Magazine (www.dolcemag.com) reaches over 900,000 affluent readers annually thoughout household distribution in addition to being on sale on newsstands across Canada and at all Barnes & Noble stores in the United States. The Summer 2006 issue contains a review of Patrick's book "What's Your Expiry Date?" in their "Books That Inspire The Soul" section. Here is some of what they had to say...

"...a brisk read that will have you changing the way you value and live your life."

Also, in her opening letter from the editor, Michelle Zerillo-Sosa (Editor-in-Chief/Co-Founder) had this to say:

"What's Your Expiry Date?" by Patrick Mathieu is one of my favourite reads. This book will inspire you to embrace your mortality, value your life, and live with vitality..."

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• Book - "What's Your Expiry Date? Embrace Your Mortality - Live With Vitality."
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