I know it's been a while, but I haven't had anything to write about. Or so I thought.
After speaking to my older brother by phone yesterday, I realized something dreadful. I have allowed living to get in the way of life.
Making excuses for why I can't go here or attend that, I sink into my own world of busy "to do's" that won't change history if they have to wait. I rush to this meeting or that group, only to think about what has to be done before tomorrow; never really enjoying where I am at the moment.
I catch myself, eyes glazing over, listening to my husband talk about his work. I hear what my son is saying, but before his point is made my mind is elsewhere. My friend is telling me her dad is ill, but I hold up a finger for her to wait as I interupt her to take an "important" phone call.
One of these days, no one will be here for me to ignore. I'll have no one.
Maybe I'll change. Maybe I'll stop putting everything and everyone that doesn't really matter in front of the only ones who truly do.
This hit home to me. I've been thinking about the little things I've neglected that might have made a difference. I'm sobered similarly by the post titled "Mortality" on www.chocolatecreamcenters.blogspot.com. We just never know when a moment is our last chance to tip someone's universe. I am resolved to be better, to DO better. Thanks for your thoughts.
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