There is an old saying, "More time than money." It's a subject that can be debated. What do you think?
The facts are that every day God gives us 86,400 seconds as a gift of life. However, this is a gift that cannot be saved or held over for another day. There is no savings account, no checks or overdrafts or balances. Whatever part of those seconds we didn't use are gone forever. How we do use them is where the value lies.
Sometimes, it concerns me that I am not using my "money’s worth" when I waste precious time. Each morning the time account is refilled, but no one knows when the account may be closed or dissolved. There are warnings sometimes that we don't always heed and as a result, what should have been done isn't.
So what is the wise thing to do with your 86,400 seconds? Their value is far superior to the same amount in coin. Think about that. How many seconds have we wasted? How many seconds have we shared? How many seconds have we used with value doing something useful or making someone happy? Those seconds can be compared to precious jewels that sparkle and shine or cold hard stones that fail to brighten any lives.
Seconds well spent can be recycled by others and go on and on doing good. Seconds sequestered away have no value.
Some people say time flies. Others say it stands still. We know that isn't true because we see the dates on the calendar quickly pass. We remember when we were young and thought that old was old but gave little thought that we would ever be in that category, so we went our merry way, and then one day the person who looked back in the mirror was like somebody else. That couldn't be me. Why only yesterday, I was doing things and thinking of things I was going to do tomorrow.
And there even came a day when I couldn't do the simple things that once were part of my regular scheduled life. Had I waited too long to achieve or do the things I dreamed of? Had I given others the concern I should? Where were the friends I used to talk to? When did I last phone my good friends, or write a letter, or visited, just for old times sake?
If all of a sudden you realized you had only one hour of time for only one call, who would you call? What would you say? What would you do?
Think about that and always think of this. Make good use of your time. Enjoy every minute, take care of yourself, take care of others, be happy, love deeply, share your feelings with others, treasure those whom you love and love you. Enjoy life in every way you can. Don't wait until the value is spent.
Make investments in memories now, in kind words spoken, events that matter and things you do to make life better for others. The trick is growing up without growing old. Celebrate your age! Think of all the things you are still able to do! Remember, it's better than the alternative.
More time than money? That will always be debatable, but one thing is for sure, neither time nor money has any value if it isn't used to our best intent.
Money invested is always a gamble. It can give us security but also can be lost in a bad investment.
There is less of a gamble in time invested in worthwhile endeavors. The profit gleaned from relationships, love and being a part of a good life is profound. It is not just time spent. It’s an investment not only in one’s future but the future of others. It can be spent over and over enhancing the lives of others.
It is good to see people who are able to spend time doing the things they enjoy before they can no longer be able to enjoy them. Isn't that what life is all about? Take advantage of each new day God has provided. It is a blessing bestowed upon us. Use it for good.
Every day is filled with good things just waiting to be discovered. A new day is a new opportunity to think positive.
Life is worth living. More time than money? God only knows.
Birthdays and anniversaries:
• Thursday, January 19th: Brian Wayne, Laura (Otteson) Ortiz, Dennis Grunwald, Steve Jon Christensen, Barb Wayne Heyer, Kent Johnson, Thomas Kasper, Francis Misgen, Peter Spande, Dick Ewing, Dick & Laurie Swift.
• Friday, January 20th: Brentson Lange, Jim Krause, Marc Nelson, Jenna Nicole Cooper, Pastor Alvin Cooper, Anthony Thostenson, Alicia Lizaazo.
• Saturday, January 21st: Joshua Dobberstien and Gerald Wobshcall
• Sunday, January 22nd: Reese Hendrickson, Taylor Lunning, Christian Sletten, Tom Haried, Lyle Shaunce, Barbara Van Gorkom, Jeff Miller, Heather Sargent.
• Monday, January 23rd: Eugene Worke, "Emeritus" Bob Hanson, Eugene Cornelius, Rodney Sorenson, Dean Broitzman, Garnet Folie, Jeff Miller, Chris Paulson.
• Tuesday, January 24th: Morgan Sophia Luhring, her 7th; Renee Polzin, Greg Menefee, Mary Cunningham, Trevor Tracy.
• Wednesday, January 25th: Calvin Thomas VanderStoep, his 3rd; Sophia Mabel Olivia Mrotz, Max Thomas Powers Brekke, his 5th; Emma Meiners, her 4th; Paula Olson, Vernon Simonson, Lana Thompsen, Troy Phagan, Ladawn Hatch.
May your special day be a happy memory and tomorrow a bright new promise.
Surprise somebody. Call someone. Send a card and make their day. Little things mean a lot.
