The True Value of Time

It is often on the idlest of Tuesday afternoons when the true value of time finally hits you. When you are blindsided, it is often only then that you realize the greatest of something so simple. So often, we only miss the sun when it starts to snow. It’s easy to get caught up in the negatives and forget all the good we have been blessed with.

This Thanksgiving, that is what I am most thankful for, time. Time with family, friends, colleagues in the industry, and time spent doing the things we all take for granted every day. You know, getting up, getting to see people in person again, not having to live in fear every day, eating breakfast as the sun comes up around us, being able to talk freely, walk, eat when we are hungry, for pain free and healthy days, beautiful sunsets, and nights filled with good conversation and good sleep. The list goes on and on.

Let’s face it, we all live somewhat “unremarkable” lives in the big picture, but time living those “unremarkable” lives is precious for us and those close to us. We are promised not a second more of it. It is when life becomes remarkable that we likely are facing our biggest challenges. I have promised to never regret living an ordinary day again. I think about all those who are struggling and long for the ordinary. Those in the middle of war, fighting disease or watching loved ones suffer, those with depression and other mental illnesses, battling addiction or loneliness, who are hungry, who are jobless and without a place to call home, those without hope in their heart, and so much more.

This holiday season, please keep in mind this reminder of this “time” I speak of. When I look at this picture from a few years ago, there are 3 or 4 people in this picture no longer with us. Most have departed this world, but others have left for other reasons. The reasons aren’t as important as the memories of the time that you hopefully made the most of and the lack of time together going forward. Cherish your time together this Thanksgiving. All families and friends have struggles & differences. Some let it divide them. Others embrace it. I can assure you that someday you’ll likely wish for that time together again, so make the most of it this holiday and enjoy YOUR TIME. Have a great Thanksgiving! 🎉 🎃 🎊 hashtag#thanksgiving2023 hashtag#time hashtag#enjoythemoment