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Do you put your living on hold?

Written by: Samantha Cook

Article Overview: Do you put living on hold because of the needs/demands of everyday life? What are your excuses?

Do you put your living on hold?

Do you put living on hold because of the needs/demands of everyday life? What are your excuses? Do you not have time, no money, feelings that you will have time later, or is it when the time is right you will be able to complete or do A, B, or C in your life. What do you put off? Spending time with family, time with friends, doing the things that matter to you? Exercise, reading, or playing.

Now that I am 30 plus years old, I am realizing how quickly life can pass you by (my grandmother was right, it happens in a blink of an eye). It is easy to get caught up in the little things in life; like making money, or working on your career. I see examples of people letting their lives pass them by everyday; the priorities that are stated are not what really win in the quest for time from your life.

I have a friend who was living two and half hours from where I had recently moved; she claimed that she wanted to come visit; in fact before I moved there I was across the country, so this was an easy trip compared to the prior. I still heard all of the excuses (that we all use); just don't have time and not enough money to make the trip. It was a short six months that I lived so close and then had to move back across the country. I still remember speaking with her about the move and her thinking that she would have more time. I worry that this is what so many of my friends and family will think when it is the end of their lives. I wish no one to have that kind of regret. You may not even realize that you are putting other small items as the priority in front of those that you wanted to be your priority.

I recently saw the film "Click", staring Adam Sandler, showing him having the power to fast forward through parts of his life with a magical remote control. This remote would then remember settings placed from previous usage. I won't ruin the ending for you, but it shows how easy it is to feel, "If I could just get through this part of my life, then I will be able to blank", you can chose the blank. In the end, if you chose to not enjoy those moments of your life, you miss out living your life. Death is a very harsh reminder that we only have a certain amount of time here and that we need to enjoy it while we can. I would recommend being cognitive about how you spend your time and set your priorities so you will not have regrets. Remember to enjoy the time you have and that you can accomplish the dreams that you have made. You are the only one holding you back; as I had to come to realize about a year ago.

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