When we moved back from California to New York in 2021, it was for moments like these.
Three generations of Bloom men in one photo.
Cherish these moments. Don’t blink. It’s later than you think.
Three generations of Bloom men in one photo.
Cherish these moments. Don’t blink. It’s later than you think.
Harsh Truth: You'll only see your loved ones a few more times.
In May 2021, I had a conversation with a friend that changed my life.
I was talking about living in California—so far away from my parents in Boston—when my friend asked how often I saw them and how old they were...
In May 2021, I had a conversation with a friend that changed my life.
I was talking about living in California—so far away from my parents in Boston—when my friend asked how often I saw them and how old they were...
I said I saw them about once per year, and that they were in their mid-60s.
He said, "Ok, so you'll see them 15 more times in your life."
Gut punch. It sounds insensitive—but it's just real.
Our time is finite, but we fail to recognize it until it's too late...
He said, "Ok, so you'll see them 15 more times in your life."
Gut punch. It sounds insensitive—but it's just real.
Our time is finite, but we fail to recognize it until it's too late...
Later that month, we sold our house in California and moved to the East Coast to be closer to our parents.
It was the best decision I've ever made.
I'll never regret those tiny moments—of doing nothing in particular—that we'll get to spend together in the years ahead.
It was the best decision I've ever made.
I'll never regret those tiny moments—of doing nothing in particular—that we'll get to spend together in the years ahead.
I wrote more about this and other harsh truths here…
https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1513143686896435200
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