Unfortunately all too often that wisdom only comes when much of our time has already passed. If only that awareness came at an early age how much more fulfilling our lives would be. Unfortunately life doesn't work that way. Awareness comes only from living. As children, time seems to pass ever so slowly. When will I be old enough to go to school ? When will I be old enough to date ? When will I be old enough to drive ? As the years pass time seems to begin to move more quickly. When we are 16 we can't wait to be 21 but as we reach that milestone time seems to speed up without our even being aware of that fact.

 When we have children of our own we would like to keep them safe and within our care as long as we can but before we know it they are leaving us to assume the responsibilities of adulthood on their own. This is the time when we wish we could bring time to a halt. Our babies cannot possibly be grown ! We still have so much to teach them about life and they need our protection just a little while longer. Unfortunately things don't work that way. They are as impatient as we were to get on with their lives and we have to accept that and trust we have given them  a base to work from which will serve them well. After all we are only charged with preparing them for life, we don't own our children, they are ours for only a short time. If we are very lucky and have done our job well they will always come home when they need a hug or a pat on the back, but they now have lives of their own of which we share only a small part. We will always have our memories of those years when they were ours, and hopefully, if we have not made too many mistakes, few regrets.

And now, time seems to be racing as we approach the half century mark. I cannot possibly be 50 ! Where has the time gone ? There were so many things I planned on doing, so many trips I planned on taking, so many new places to see and things to do, but the time never seemed right and now isn't a good time either as I'm too busy and can't get away. Just when is it a good time ? When do we learn that time won't wait for us to find a convenient time .. only when it's too late ? When do we realize that time is not the friend we assumed it was and actually make time do our bidding for a change? For it is still within our power to do so, it simply takes recognizing that and not waiting until you are in your 70's as I am and your enthusiasm for new experiences is beginning to wane.

Now is when we want time to really slow down. We aren't anywhere near ready to see this journey in time come to an end. We have so much living still to do !  Why, we don't feel anything like a senior citizen. We still think as we did in our twenties. How can this be ? Where has the time gone ? How did I get to be this age so quickly ? There are so many things I haven't done yet. I need more time to make amends to those I have hurt, more time to love those I care for so much, more time to fix all those mistakes I made along the way to here. Time. Our nemesis at times and yet we take it so very much for granted.

Make time work for you, not against you. Live every moment of every day to the fullest. Starting now.

Have you ever risen early, climbed a hill, and watched God make a morning ? The dull gray gives way as the sun pushes it's way toward the horizon as the tints and hues of every colour begin to blend into one perfect light as the full sun suddenly bursts into view. And the feeling which engulfs you is overwhelming. You haven't taken the time ?  Do it.

 Troubles and worries ? Remember, the greenest grass is always found wherever the most rain falls. We all face what seem like insurmountable problems at times. But here, time is our friend. This too shall pass. Day dawns after night, showers replace a drought, and spring and summer follow winter. It is easier to sing your worries away than to reason them away. Why not sing in the morning ? Think of the birds ... they are the first to sing each day and they have fewer worries than anything else in creation. And don't forget to sing in the evening which is what the robins do when they have finished  their daily work.

 You know, the eagle that soars at great altitudes doesn't worry about how it will cross a river. 

Take my advice, it comes with no restrictions, make the time to enjoy life while you still have time on your side.

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