Dec 14 2008
Take Time For What Matters
“Take Time…”
Take time to pray…it help to bring God near and washes the dust of earth from your eyes.
Take time for friends…they are the source of happiness.
Take time for work…it is the price of success.
Take time to think…it is the source of power.
Take time to read…it is the foundation of knowledge.
Take time to laugh…it is the singing that helps with life’s loads.
Take time to love…it is the one sacrament of life.
Take time to dream…it hitches the soul to the stars.
Take time to play…it is the secret of youth.
Take time to worship…it is the highway to reverence.
-Author Unknown
My husband returned from his aunt’s funeral with this poem in the tribute to her. At a time like this is really makes you think about what is important in life. Spending time with out loved ones and enjoying live is priceless. When a loved one passes away either unexpected or due to a long illness, all we are left with is the memories. We need to all take time from our busy lives to do what is really important, making memories with our friends and family.
As many people this holiday season are without work or not sure their job will be there in the near future, this is a very good time to change our thought pattern of what is important during this holiday celebrations. Although gifts are part of many holiday traditions, they should be a symbol of the holiday not the main focus. Going deep into debt for “stuff” is not a true gift to anyone (especially you). Think creatively this year and spend time making memories with your friends and family. That is the true holiday gift.
