Are You Grateful for the Gift of Time?

Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of appreciating and being grateful for the time we have, advocating for living life more deliberately through gratitude and mindful time management.

Abstract

The article "Are You Grateful for the Gift of Time?" reflects on the preciousness of time, drawing inspiration from Carol Burnett's iconic sign-off song "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together." It suggests that time is often taken for granted until significant life events or tragedies occur, and encourages readers to evaluate their use of time by listing their activities and considering if they align with their values. The author, Tim Maudlin, posits that a grateful attitude towards time leads to a more intentional and fulfilling life. He also provides a link to a full rendition of the song and invites readers to explore more of his work on gratitude and living fully.

Opinions

The author believes that people often realize the value of time only when they are faced with life-altering events, such as the loss of a loved one or a terminal illness diagnosis.
It is suggested that individuals should not wait for a crisis to appreciate the time they have and that gratitude for time should be a daily practice.
The article conveys that time is a non-renewable resource and should be spent on meaningful activities rather than frivolous pursuits.
Tim Maudlin expresses that reflecting on how time is used can lead to a more deliberate and grateful life.
The author implies that moments of reflection and connection, such as watching a sunset or spending time with loved ones, are valuable uses of time that contribute to personal happiness and a sense of belonging.

How to live life more deliberately with gratitude

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If you’re old enough to remember the Carol Burnett show, and if you aren’t, please go to Carol’s YouTube Channel and check out some of the best TV ever created.

Carol always concluded her show with the song “I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together.” Occasionally, she would sing the entire song. But most of the time she sang the first verse before tugging on her left ear, a message to her Grandmother that she was doing fine.

I’m so glad we had this time together, Just to have a laugh, or sing a song. Seems we just got started and before you know it Comes the time we have to say, ‘So long.’

I’ll post the lyrics to the entire song at the end of this story.

Whenever life is interrupted, whenever you lose a loved one or whenever you turn around and all of a sudden your kids are grown, it’s then that a lot of people understand just how precious time is.

Even though it’s not true, life seems to go at breakneck speed. And it’s easy to lose sight of what a blessing time is.

We all have a finite amount of time. We just don’t know how finite.

Are you grateful for the time you have?

It’s sad that people diagnosed with terminal illnesses suddenly have a renewed appreciation for time. I remember when my neighbor had terminal cancer, he would sit on his front porch and watch the sunset.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it didn’t take an illness or a tragedy to wake us up to the blessing of time?

Daily Doable: How grateful are you for your time? Here’s a simple exercise to evaluate how grateful you are. Make a list of the things that fill your time.

Here’s the kicker. If you’re filling your time with frivolous things, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate how you’re spending it.

With an attitude of gratitude toward time, you will live life more deliberately.

I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together ~ Joe Hamilton I’m so glad we had this time together, Just to have a laugh, or sing a song. Seems we just got started and before you know it Comes the time we have to say, ‘So long.’ There’s a time you put aside for dreamin’, And a time for things you have to do. The time I love the best is in the evening - I can spend a moment here with you. When the time comes that I’m feelin lonely, And I’m feelin’ ohooooo — so blue, I just sit back and think of you, only, And the Happiness still comes through. That’s why I’m glad we had this time together, ’Cause it makes me feel like I belong. Seems we just got started and before you know it Comes the time we have to say, ‘So long.’

This Inspire Point was brought to you by Tim Maudlin. Please allow me to introduce myself.

This story was originally published on my site at DoWhatYouCanNow.com

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