I had an "eye-opening" experience just this morning...just as I was getting into the car to drive my nine year old daughter to school. As she was getting into the back seat of my car I noticed on the floor were the car mats that I had purchased some time ago. They were still in the package, waiting for me to put them where they needed to go. I had intended to do this some time ago...but, here they are...STILL sitting there!
I made a comment out loud to my daughter (and to myself). "Ugh! I don't have time to put those silly car mats in place!" That is when it hit me! THAT is when I REALLY heard what I just said! I thought for a quick second and then proceeded to correct myself. "I mean, I don't MAKE the time to put these car mats in. I need to MAKE the time to do it!"
The rest of the way to school those words of correction to myself really socked it to me. I need to be the one to MAKE it HAPPEN. Not just about those "silly" car mats. It is way more than that. It exudes into EVERY aspect of my life.
I have to MAKE the TIME to run (well, walk) on that treadmill. It sure as heck is not going to come tapping on MY shoulder!
I have to MAKE the decision to eat (or not eat) that unhealthy food product that is sitting in front of me.
I have the CHOICE to let (NOT LET) the negative comments that others say influence my behavior and bring me down.
I have the right to say NO and MEAN it!!!
I have to MAKE the TIME to play that game of tag with my kids (even though I don't feel like it) READ that book that has been collecting dust right next to my bed. CALL and schedule that doctors appointment EVEN though I am SCARED to do it!
I have to MAKE the TIME to call my Mom more, pet the cat, watch the birds outside, just ENJOY LIFE!
You see, it was just SO much more than just another random car ride to school this morning.
It is funny how little (or BIG) life lessons find a way to stop you in your tracks and take YOU along for the ride...
