I watched the movie One Week this past weekend.   If you haven’t heard of it here is a synopsis of the movie:

When a young man is confronted with his mortality, he takes a cross-country road trip on a vintage motorcycle. One Week tells the story of Ben Tyler (Joshua Jackson), in his mid-twenties, who flees from the confines of his life—an impending marriage, a job he’s not entirely happy with and a recent diagnosis—in order to attempt to live more fully.

I wanted to see the movie because it is set in Canada and having travelled and lived around this great country I was curious to see this road trip.  And I loved Saint Ralph which was also directed by Michael McGowan.

After watching the movie I found myself thinking about what I would do if I had one week to live.  I haven’t been thinking about the big stuff – I’m pretty clear on that.  I’ve been thinking about some of the little things.  The conversations I would or wouldn’t have with people.  Would I say some of the things I’m saying if that was the last thing I’d say to someone?  Would I see people differently?  Would I blog?

I’m pretty sure I’d throw a week long party/open house if I knew I had one week left. I’d want everyone and anyone to drop by for a focused conversation.  The word is powerful, healing, lasting, bonding and binding.

So what would you do?