It’s important to take a step back sometimes and see things from a another viewpoint. Reading “Precious Time” empowered me. I used to feel as if the sand in an hourglass was always moving too fast. However, I am now able to see things differently. None of us know how much time Hashem has granted us. Instead of seeing time as moving quickly, let us decide to use whatever time we have more effectively.
When terminally ill patients were asked what changes they would make in their lives if they had the power to reverse time, none said they would work longer hours. Instead, an overwhelming majority wished they had spent more time with their families and improving their relationships. Yet so many of us, myself included, utilize a great portion of our lives working overtime in the pursuit of the latest toys and gadgets. When we look back at how we’ve spent our lives, will we truly feel the results were worth the expensive time-cost?
I’d love to hear the way in which your focus will change this coming year. How will you decide to “truly bond” with your loved ones? In what ways will your time choices differ from the past? How can you revitalize your relationships? I can’t wait to read your responses.