A Riddle
By Catherine Pulsifer
A riddle for you:
What can't money buy?
Once it is gone you can't reclaim it.
You have to use it now.
We all receive the same amount each day.
The answer:
Time
Arnold Bennett wrote, "You wake up in the morning and lo! Your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of the unmanufactured tissue of the universe of your life.
It is yours. It is the most precious of your possessions. No one can take it from you. It is unstealable. And no one receives either more or less than you receive."
How often do you hear yourself say, I should have done that yesterday. Or, tomorrow I will do that. And, you end up thinking about the time you had yesterday, and the time you have tomorrow.
As we awake each day, we should consider carefully how we will use the time we have today. What are the things you want to accomplish? At the end of each day we should be able to look back on the day and say, this is what I accomplished today.
What is your most valued of possessions? Do you consider "time" as a valued possession? Some people live their lives with no regard for time. And sadly before they know it their time is running out. Time truly is a valued possession, you can't buy it, you can't reclaim it once it is gone, and you have to use it now.
I found a poem written by Pearl Phillips that for me reinforces the thoughts of the time we had yesterday, the time we have tomorrow, and the time we have today.
Three Days, by Pearl Phillips
Yesterday…
Like mintage spent, is past recall;
Its echo dimmed beyond time's wall.
Tomorrow…
It never promised earthly man,
Nor does it often fit a plan.
Today…
Is gold that covers hills and dell
And rich are they who use it well.
So as you begin each day this week, reflect on the words of Mr, Bennet and the words of Ms. Phillips. Use your time well each and every day.
Time is ticking away.
 naibesmelaire2303 · Wed Sep 12, 2007 @ 02:44am · 0 Comments |
