About this quote

The line pushes you to check whether your days feel lived or if you're simply filling time. You probably move from task to task and call that a life; it can change without a grand plan. Pick one small, clear action today, for example leave work ten minutes early to call someone or take a short walk that forces you to notice your neighborhood. If you keep saving living for big events, you'll end up with full calendars and empty days.

When to use it

• At my last day at the office I told the team, 'May you live every day of your life,' meaning try the projects you've been putting off now.
• Before my marathon my coach said, 'May you live every day of your life,' to remind me to enjoy the miles instead of only chasing a time.
• At the hospital before my knee surgery I whispered, 'May you live every day of your life,' to force myself to notice small comforts I could still have during recovery.
• While clearing out my mother's house I told my sister, 'May you live every day of your life,' to push her to call old friends and keep those ties alive.