It's incredibly amazing how fast time goes by. It seems like it was just January 1 and I was determined to spend time each week walking no matter what the weather. I even went for a walk in the pouring rain on New Years Day! Now it's the last day of February and I've walked about 2 or 3 times in the last 2 months. I sure bombed on that one!
But here it is, the very end of February, and time just keeps on ticking. The speed at which I move through life - days, months, years - just keeps picking up all the time. Days pass by, I cross them off the calendar, flip to the next month, then the next year, and all the time I wonder…what have I done that’s of any significance? By the world’s standards, not a whole lot. I spent a few years in school, but not at a degree that would help make tons of money. I’ve worked in a few different places, but nothing super exciting, unique, or big money. Status and money - 2 of the biggest significance factors according to the world - somehow don't play into my life.
But when I think about the many summers I spent working with kids programs, various church activities through the years, and spending time with people, I realize that sometimes the world's view of significance isn't right. Just a few days ago I was talking to a girl I’ve spent some time with, and she reminded me of a time we went out on a date for ice cream and fun. Sure she’s only 6, but to her that makes our friendship significant – the small little things that tell her she means something to me.
To me, that's what makes life significant…taking time out of a busy schedule to build a friendship, to share joys and struggles, to spend time doing things with others even if there are other seemingly more important things to be done. Now, if only I could push back the clock and start the year over... . I guess I'll just have to flip to the next month and make March as significant as I can doing the little things.
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