Time

Time is a curious matter. When I "think" about the days of my grandparents and their parents, I "think" they had more time on their hands. My perception of that time has always been one of curiosity. Most of my assumptions were -- "wow, did they get bored?" But I think the reality is -- I wish my family didn't have the schedule we do.

Just think about how the media portrays "time." If you aren't busy all of the time, then you aren't doing enough. Everyone is always time-crunched. In fact, Congress is about to embark on a "conference" for the health care bill. Regardless of what your politics or thoughts about health care reform, think about how quickly all of this has come about. And, think about how our representatives and senators are alot like us.

Is there any way you or I could find time to read more than 1,000 pages of material over a weekend? (In addition to all the other stuff we have to do?). My biggest fear is that the little things won't get paid attention to.

Much like my own life, I find the biggest problems are caused when I don't pay attention to the little things.

Sometimes I listen to my kids and learn that I've not paid attention to them. Or I listen to their conversations and realize that they are already stressing about being "late" for practice or "rushing" to get homework done.

Time is precious. I'm going reflect today and tomorrow about how important time is.