Sometimes, people are given a second chance in life. It may be another crack at their dream job, a chance to tick off an item off their bucket list, or another chance to be with someone they are truly meant to be with until death breaks that very special union.

Others may think about taking hold of their second chance and make the most of their lives. Contemplate the things they always wanted to do, but in the end, still put everything off until another day. As they believe there will be at least one more day for them to do all they desire, but in many cases, that day never dawns.

A number of years ago, I was extremely fortunate and was given a second shot at life and was able to live, more than just another day. A few broken bones, a couple of surgeries and a few scars to add to the ones I had already accumulated over the years, but life continued on.

As I lay on the road, my road bike trashed, the car that had hit me eas written off, and I ended with a broken back, I hurt all over and i felt scared. Never in my life had I experienced such fear. The fear of dying.

I was able to breath. I could talk through the pain, I was even able to move my arms and sit up as paramedics checked me over. The pain was the worst I had ever endured.

Days, weeks, months and years have passed, and I am as good as I will get. My bikes get as much use as possible now, rain, hail and shine. Indoor virtual cycling, hitting the roads and trails when possible.

But as I sit back most nights and think if I have truly made the most of my second chance. In the end, I realise I haven’t.

I do need to get of my arse, look into the future and leave the past where it belongs. I need to stop dwelling over things that have happened. The past can’t be changed, but the future is an unknown.

Live for today, as tomorrow may never come is one way to look at life. But when tomorrow does arrive, be sure to make the most of every moment.

Carpe Diem.