 Credit: Style My Soul, www.stylemysoul.com | Last Day on Earth Imagine facing your final day on Earth — how would you spend it? This thought-provoking question invites members to explore the most meaningful activities to prioritize when time is limited.
Savor Life’s Flavors and Reflect on Purpose If I were still healthy and mobile on my last day on Earth, I would invite my closest friends, if they were still alive, to meet me in a vibrant city. Somewhere full of life, movement, and good food. We’d eat everything I’ve ever loved: Thai, sushi, Chinese, Italian. All the meals that carried memories from travels, relationships, and moments of joy. I’d go for one last Thai massage. There’s something so simple and perfect about that kind of care. I’d sit in a theatre and let the opera wash over me, or watch Swan Lake and feel the grace of it one final time. And then, I’d want to laugh. I’d end the day at a stand-up comedy show, because humor has always grounded me in what it means to be alive. In my last hour, I’d want to be alone. Not because I felt lonely, but because I’d want the space to reflect. I’d think about everything I lived through. The places I visited. The people I loved. The clients I helped as a healer. The ones I helped through my space clearing services. The books I wrote. I’d want to sit with the truth that I lived with purpose. And hopefully I’d have a dog by my side. A Shiba Inu, warm and quiet, resting against me. I’ve never pictured myself with a partner at the end of my life. Maybe because I know that many men die earlier, and my partner now is already thirteen years older. I don’t feel sadness about that. Just a quiet understanding. I would end the day feeling grateful for all of it. The joy, the mess, the love, the work. It would be enough. - Lais Stephan, Space Clearing Expert, My Healing Sanctuary Connect Deeply with Loved Ones I wouldn’t be looking for big things. I’d turn off my phone, go to the same coffee shop I always do, and sit in a quiet corner with the people I love the most. I’d want a slow, long breakfast filled with stories, belly laughs, and all the things that have never been said aloud enough. I’d write letters, real handwritten ones, to those who have shaped who I’ve become but are not near me. I’d take a walk without a destination, breathe air as if it really mattered, and let go of every ambition I didn’t accomplish. I would then find a way to thank those who stayed, the body that carried me, and the beautiful, messy life, which didn’t quite follow the script but still managed to fit the pieces together. I wouldn’t want clatter or distractions. Just connection. Eye contact. Presence. Not one more minute of distraction from performance or perfection, just being. Because, in the end, I doubt that we remember what we have built. Rather, we remember whom we have loved, and whether we let them know. - Alex Alexakis, Founder, Pixel Chefs Cook a Feast and Share Meaningful Conversations If I were to die today, the last thing I would do would be to sit in the kitchen all day and cook for everyone I love — my family and friends. There is something profoundly satisfying about providing food you made yourself to the people you love. I’d hold a dinner to which you could all invite anyone to share stories, laughter, and favorite foods. I could perhaps, I thought, get something working by following one of the recipes, just cooking all day: a braise that takes an age to cook, bread made from scratch, a dessert that makes you wait but pays off with each little bite. It would be a night to be with one another — to be fully with one another, to really be there, to really listen to each person who was in the room. The conversations that we would have would be filled with joy, filled with a sense of gratitude that we’ve all made it this far alongside our companions, and an opportunity to add another beautiful memory, with all of us together. I’d begin at dawn, cooking myself a slow breakfast of many cups of coffee and fresh juice, amidst the hubbub of a busy kitchen and the day’s worth of little bites all at various stages of readiness. That’s the great thing about food; people and love come together, and not much explanation is necessary. - Nikolay Petrov, Chief Technology Officer | Founder, ZontSound Embrace Family Time and Impart Wisdom I would spend it in the place where I always felt life was the most honest — at home. I would sit next to my kids without phones and distractions. All it was, was a fire burning in the backyard, steaks on the grill, and stories that left us laughing until we cried. I would explain to each of them the reality of what really counted: character, risk, and doing hard things without shortcuts. I have been closing deals worth millions, I have seen markets go into violent swings, I have built businesses out of nothing, but nothing has ever weighed as hard and significant as a quiet evening with the people closest to me. What good is a legacy when even your own children don’t know who you were? I would not run after a sunset or make a bucket list. I would safeguard peace, say that which had to be said, and leave knowing that the people who mattered most never had to guess the extent of how much they meant to me. That’s it. No fluff. - Jimmy Fuentes, Consultant, California Hard Money Lender Play Guitar and Build Sandcastles I’d grab my old guitar, drive to the beach where I had my first date with my wife, and play all the silly songs I wrote for her over the years while watching our kids build sandcastles. The simple moments have always meant the most to me, and I’d want my last day to be filled with these genuine, unfiltered expressions of love rather than anything grand or dramatic. - Cyrus Partow, CEO, ShipTheDeal Adventure Through Asia with Humor If it were my last day on Earth, I’d cook a grand meal. Not just good food, but the kind of feast ancestors would show up for. If I hadn’t made it to Bali yet, I’d be on the next flight. I’d chat with a monkey (probably naming it something like Gerald), get emotionally attached to an elephant, and question why I didn’t move there sooner. Then I’d pop over to Thailand for pineapple fried rice, because that combination is elite. I’d definitely hope to meet a ladyboy, become instant friends, and take selfies as if we’ve known each other for years. On the way back, I’d purposely route my flight through Singapore just to vibe in that gorgeous airport and feel like I’m in a sci-fi movie. And of course, I’d have a layover in the UK, where I’d eat real bread with zero regrets, because apparently my stomach only respects gluten when it has a British accent. But truthfully? I’d probably live it like a regular day. Paint something. Laugh too loud. Wear something dramatic. Forget to charge my phone. Because I try to live like it’s my last day all the time anyway. - Jamie Hillocks, Founder, Feel Bright Studios LLC Find Perspective by Adelaide’s Beaches I’d spend my last day by the waves somewhere at one of Adelaide’s beaches; it’s all very laid back. There is something about that rhythm that puts everything where it belongs — all of that work-related angst, all of the day-to-day problems that feel so overwhelming, they just dissolve when you’re sitting beside the ocean. Go down to Glenelg, first thing in the morning before everyone arrives, and just sit there on the beach and let the sun come up over the water. There’s this sound, this thing about that beat, how it puts the rest of your life in perspective — all your business stress and daily problems that seem so immediate and urgent just melt away when you’re sitting by the ocean. Best final moments. The sound of the ocean has always reminded me that there is something bigger than the day-to-day challenges of the business. I think you’d want that perspective more than anything else on your last day. - Aleksa Marjanovic, Founder and Marketing Director, Eternal Jewellery Gather Family for Music and Memories I think my perfect last hours would be spent around my family: my mother, my brother, my nephews, my husband, and my three dogs. We would simply listen to music and talk about anything while sharing a meal. This is the way we celebrate every birthday or special date, and it brings me beautiful memories of my deceased father. Therefore, this would be my perfect last day. - Maybell Nieves, Surgical Oncologist, AlynMD Connect Mindfully with Earth and Others If it were my last day on Earth, I would spend it simply connecting with it. No worries about my phone or responsibilities, just taking in the Earth, my presence, and all it has brought forth for me. The daily hustle and bustle of the world can be overwhelming, and then when we finally want to relax, we end up scrolling our time away, never making space to reflect on how we got here, what truly matters, and who we are around. So if it were my last day on Earth, I would spend it making mindful connections, not only with those around me but with the Earth herself. After all, she is all we have, and in the end, we return to her. - Dr. Sam Zand, CEO/FOUNDER, Anywhere Clinic Write Letters and Cherish Family Moments I’d gather my family for one last dinner at my grandma’s house, where we’d share our favorite memories and laugh about all the silly things we did growing up. After dinner, I’d write heartfelt letters to everyone I care about, telling them all the things I never got around to saying — you know, those important words we often keep to ourselves. - Yarden Morgan, Director of Growth, Lusha Make Amends and Prepare for Transition If it were my last day on Earth, I would call my loved ones and share my deepest wishes and regrets. I would tell them what I couldn’t tell in my lifetime. I would promise to meet them again in my next birth. I would apologize to people whom I have hurt knowingly or unknowingly and seek their forgiveness. Most importantly, I would tell my family members about where I have kept all the financial documents and share the access details. I would explain my Will so that there is no confusion among the beneficiaries. Finally, I would pray to God that my transition to the next life is peaceful. - Loretta Kilday, DebtCC Spokesperson, Debt Consolidation Care
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