Dennis, I think it's a great idea to team up with people you know "in real life" for this project. I'd love to hear how it works, and also how the things you love most in life line up with (or don't) the things you think you'd want to do if you found out you only had a few weeks left to live. (Also, I hear what you're saying about the diagram—I didn't use it because it perfectly sums up the love list concept, just because it represents my conscious decision to change some things about my life.

Laura, I'm not laughing—promise! A love journal sounds like a great marriage tool. And the line you've drawn between that project and the love list is strong: "Falling into despair and giving up becomes quite the challenge when you consciously go about jotting down ten little things you love about life."

Talk to me, that's a great example. Sometimes the things that bring us peace and contentment (and even happiness!) don't always end up being the things we feel like taking care of first. Another good reason to take note of what we love!