A Happy forever is created of many intentional "nows" - The Molly Terry fable*Tick tock tick tock* the clock of life unceasingly dings in your ears! And does it ever stop? Nope! Then with this incessant ticking comes feelings of frustration, anxiety, and even fear knowing that just as time continues to roll, so do your responsibilities continue to build and your limitations continue to hold you back. But if you listen with a different ear, the peeling bells sound less like a daunting chime and more of an upbeat soundtrack for life cheering you along. Time doesn't have to be the menacing hammer or the skeptical judge. Time can be a sweet companion that simply witnesses the beauty of life and existence. But where is the difference? No one has forever, this is true. Birth is death's companion, but have you noticed that some people seem to be reborn every day and live happily with a youthful vigor even into their 90's? One of the ways we make the most of limited time - whether it be a day with a grandparent, a moment with our child, a week with a friend, or even our very mortal life that we know one day will end - is to both accept and embrace that consequences are real, no man is an island. Say people are islands, time is the ocean, our choices are stones. Each time we place a stone in the ocean, whether we violently throw it or gently hoist in down, inevitable ripples penetrate the surface and spread far into the distance, eventually colliding with other islands, even if unintentional. Each of us has such a vast capacity for good - to bless other people's lives and to enjoy the freedom of joy! Choose your stones wisely so that you can confidently throw each one as far as possible and peacefully envision the ripples' collisions. Purge your intentions. Talk about limited time, how about childhood? I've been struggling with our oldest this past week, many moments of frustration, raised voices, and timeouts have occurred. Luckily for me I have a lot of wonderful mothers in my life, so naturally I consulted 3 of them. Their advice was timeless and insightful. I had to purge my intentions. When being honest, my intention was to do what I wanted during the day despite my children and also to appear to be a great parent to those around me. My intention was not in fact to actually be the parent that Stella needed. Reflection, correction, and prayer have led to a much happier day today. It's a day where time is our friend, not our enemy. Thank goodness for rebirths! And forgiving children. Be grateful. Life is consistently full of both blessings and struggles (which often can turn into blessings). Bask in gratitude - everything looks different from that seat. Lastly, once you've purged your intentions, be present. As a very wise turtle once said... You think too much of what has been and what will be. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called present.Thank you Kungfu Panda :)
Making the most of limited time is a constant pursuit for me, but when I take responsibility for myself, have pure intentions, am grateful, and live in the present, there always seems to be enough time :)
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