It feels like the older we get
the faster time goes by. In my 30's
the days flew by and in my 40's the weeks flew by. Now that I am in my 50's it
seems like months are over before I know it. I'm not sure why that is, so I
decided to make it my goal to figure out how to slow time down!
The first thing I did in my
research was to make a list of how I spend a typical day. I figure that most of us blow through our days without
really thinking...and appreciating...all the things that happen in a typical
day. So I decided to break down a day in my life. Here is my Tuesday from last
week.
Woke up at 5:24am
- Waking up to me is always a nice
surprise and way better than the alternative!
Said a Prayer and read the Bible - If the rest of my day goes bad at least I did one thing right!
Made Breakfast - I can't cook but I can make
an awesome bowl of cereal!
Worked 5
hours at my Desk - Having an office
at home means getting to work on time every day!
Jogged on
the Beach - Saw Seagulls,
Sandpipers and Senior Citizens holding hands as they walked!
Dressed
and ate Lunch - Why does
everything taste better when it's made by your spouse!
Drove to Office in
Made a Bank Deposit
on the way - Spotted a young needy
family on the street corner, gave them some money and a brochure on the South County Outreach which was
only a few miles away.
Worked 4
more hours - I love what I do...I must because I've been doing it for 40 years!
Took a Golf
Lesson - Costs a lot
but maybe I will eventually hit more good shots than bad shots!
Went to Practice Range
Met a new Friend
for dinner - My wife and I enjoy
making new friends and eating Chinese food!
Watched TV &
Went to Bed - Laying in bed I spoke
to God one more time just to thank Him for the awesome woman next to me. Without her
love and support my life would empty. Just don't tell her that!
My
research was helpful because by writing out the events of a typical day, it's
easy to see that a lot happens every single day. But do we really appreciate the good things and enjoy
the special little moments as they happen?
During
my golf lesson last Tuesday my instructor asked me an interesting question. "What do
you think about and focus on as you prepare to play a round of golf?" I
told him, "I focus on shooting a
good score." His response was very enlightening. "Don't focus on the score, focus only on the one
shot you are about to make. Clear your mind and think only about the shot at
hand. If you do poorly, learn from it. If you do well, appreciate the moment!"
That's
good advice about golf....and about life!
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