Today, my wife had something that she doesn’t get very often: time alone. She told me that she had a great road trip. She was in the car just shy of three hours in the morning and a little over that on her ride home this evening. She did fiddle around with the radio but the majority of the time was spent thinking. At first, she said how it actually felt strange to be alone with her thoughts and how amazing it is the amount of topics you can cover uninterrupted. Most of her time, however, was spent on the topic of “time”.
We have all heard the many quotes that convey the message of “Seize the day”. Unfortunately, I think, many times that perspective is fleeting. We live with that promise to cherish the day or each other - but then the refrigerator breaks or your child or spouse gets on your last nerve. We go through the motions of the day and tend to our responsibilities and forget to smell the flowers and appreciate what we have.
None of us knows how much time we are given on this earth. Sometimes it takes some tragic event to remind us – an event like Sandy Hook, a natural disaster like the recent tornadoes or fires, or maybe a family member becomes sick. Growing old is a privilege denied to many.
As my wife told me about her drive with “time” today, we both recognized that we need the constant reminder of how precious it is. As we were reminded today, let this remind you to love stronger, smile longer, and live better. Smell the flowers. Kiss your husband or wife. Be there for a friend. “Pick More Daisies” (Nadine Stair).
Enjoy your time. Enjoy Life.
Coach Randal Suozzo, CPC, ELI-MP
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