Christina, our oldest child (20), came home for the weekend to see the show. I was very excited to see her, but because of the hectic schedule surrounding the performances, we barely had time to talk. The moments passed too quickly and before I knew it, it was time for her to go home.
She flew down, so that meant that we had an hour in the car together when she arrived and then another hour when she departed. I did my best to pack in all of the things I wanted to say to her during our brief time together, but it did not seem like there was enough time.
As I drove her to the airport, I found myself wishing for more time together. The airport entrance is regulated by a traffic signal. In my normal rush, I always hoping that the light will be green, but this time I found myself feeling thankful that it was red. I appreciated every last second we had together. As I sat at the light, tears came to my eyes. I knew she needed to go, and that it is better for her to be where she is living, but I just did not want to let her go. I hid the tears as best as I could.
As we embraced and said our goodbyes at the curb, I told her that her mother and I are so pleased with the way she is living her life, and that it is thrilling for us to witness her becoming a responsible adult. She smiled her beautiful smile and then made her way to the security lines. I imprinted that magic moment in my mind and that vision will last a lifetime and beyond.
What Time Is It? Right Now!
This choice experience reminded me that there is really only one scarce resource: time. Everything else is renewable, but time will eventually run out. In order to get the most out of life, we must learn to live and appreciate each moment.
We must not waste our time being angry, feeling hurt, feeling scared or holding a grudge. Those feelings, and others like them will only decrease the quality of our lives. When we learn to live our lives from an appreciative perspective, we begin to feel true joy and happiness. Those moments are what make life so good.
I realize that it is easier to be frustrated by all of the commotion that is continually going on around us, than it is to be captivated by the shining moments, but when we focus our energy on what is beautiful, peaceful and inspirational we live better lives.
Magic Moments
The red lights we face in life can either frustrate us, or mark the magic moments in which we feel great joy. We choose what they will be. The light is a constant. It is always the same. The only thing that changes is our response to it.
I still have six children at home and I must confess that I allow many magic moments to pass without note. My experience with Christina reminded me how precious our time together really is. I find it interesting that the scarcer something becomes the more valuable it becomes. Time passes quickly. Each and every moment is valuable. My awareness of this fact helps me put the demands of life and work into perspective. I want to make sure I am spending my time with those I love. I want to make sure that when I am with them, I am building them and raising them up. That is where my greatest joy resides.
Are you making the most of your magic moments? What brings you the most joy and happiness? How much time do you spend engaging in those activities and with those people? What is the smallest change you can make today that would bring you the most joy?
The past and the future are very important. I believe in celebrating our past and planning our future. Today, my invitation is for you to spend some time living in the moment. I want you to consider the questions above and begin to discover how you can more fully let go of the past and the future when you find yourself in the midst of a magic moment. Don’t let anything get in the way. The past and the future will always be there, but now is only happening right now! Make the most of it!
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