For at least 10 years, I’ve worked in a basement
office with no windows. The drive home is spent focusing on dealing with road
conditions, traffic and a driveway in need of shoveling. Upon returning home
from work, darkness begins to settle leaving little chance to see the beauty of
a heavy snowfall.
We tend to become so caught up in the moment; we
often fail to see the beauty around us. It reminds me how much I’ve missed over
the years by not taking the time to recognize how marvelous something simple
can be. We scurry through our days and years until we become a stranger to outside
stimuli. We place ourselves in a loop, unable to stop long enough to notice
what we’re missing or even care.
Maybe it’s time we change our minds? Instead of
viewing everything as a “push” to get through the moment, maybe we need to
spend more time with an open mind. The daily clutter manages to clog our brain
with lots of negative and uncreative thoughts. We need an escape plan.
Let’s take the time to enjoy our families,
surroundings and life. Put the rat race on hold and give yourself quality time
to take a deep breath and observe the very things we take for granted. Separate
yourself from conflict, drama and noise.
Be good to yourself.
Be good to yourself.
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
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This is a good word, and one we need to deliberately do. Without notice, life gets to be a set of hurdles to overcome, and before you know it, you've wished away years of life. Whether each of us acknowledges it, time is our most precious commodity. Yesterday, I watched a brief speech given by a young woman at her brother's funeral. Ally Breedlove gave one of the most profound and moving tributes I have seen. Her message was this. God's gift to us is eternal life. Our gift to God is how we live this earthly life.
ReplyDeleteSo true Mary. It sounds like a very moving speech you witnessed. Your awesome insight is always appreciated here! Thanks, Jim
DeleteWonderful advice Jim and I admit I need to put this into practice MUCH more than I do! This is the only day we have and unless we appreciate each part of it, no matter what else we accomplish, we have wasted the most precious gift we have.
ReplyDeleteAnn- Your words are so true!It's so easyto get caught up in daily stuff. Thank You, Jim
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