I’ve begun giving out ‘flowers for the living’, and it has transformed my life in wonderful ways

As a child, my friend Steph’s mother, Edie, an artist and calligrapher, taught us, “If you have something nice to say, say it now, because tomorrow isn’t promised.” She called it “flowers for the living.” While the idea of sharing kind words felt magical, the mention of “too late” stirred my fear of death. (Video: Getty Images)