Sunday: Borrowed Time
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We talk about time as if it belongs to us.
We say “my time,” “your time,” and “I have time.” We schedule it, divide it, save it, waste it, and promise to make more of it.
The truth is, none of us really knows how much time we have.
That may sound heavy, but it does not have to be. Thinking about borrowed time can be a reminder to pay closer attention to the life happening right now.
Many people realize this after a close call, an illness, an accident, or the loss of someone they love. Suddenly, ordinary mornings feel different. A familiar voice becomes more meaningful. A simple meal with family feels like something worth remembering.
We begin to notice what was always there.
Borrowed time is not only about life and death. It can describe seasons that we know will not last forever.
Children grow up. Parents grow older. Coworkers retire. Friends move away. Pets age. Neighborhoods change. The routines that feel permanent today can become memories sooner than we expect.
Sometimes we know the ending is coming.
We know a final day at work is approaching. We know a child will soon leave home. We know a move is scheduled or a chapter is closing. Even with that knowledge, it can be difficult to take in the moments while they are happening.
We are often too busy preparing for what comes next.
Of course, nobody can appreciate every second. Real life includes stress, responsibilities, annoyances, and plenty of ordinary days. We will still become impatient. We will still complain about traffic, bills, and laundry.
Being aware of time does not mean forcing every moment to feel special.
It simply means recognizing that some of the things we consider ordinary will not always be available to us. The phone call we almost ignored, the family dinner we rushed through, or the familiar drive we barely noticed may someday become something we miss.
If our time is borrowed, perhaps the goal is not to squeeze something impressive into every minute. Maybe the goal is to be present for more of the minutes we already have.
Call someone you have been thinking about. Take the picture. Enjoy the conversation. Sit a little longer. Say what needs to be said.
We cannot keep time, but we can decide how we meet it while it is here.
Something to think about: If you treated today as borrowed time, what would you pay more attention to?
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