Last weekend, my daughter Hannah got married. As the father-of-the-bride, I was asked to say a few words after the ceremony. Those who have met me before know that I usually have no trouble coming up with plenty to say, but for this speech, I thought long and hard about the message I wanted to share.
I thought back to what I wish I would have known as a 20-something year old. And, here’s what I came up with:
Every day, we are blessed with the opportunity to enjoy every sunrise and every sunset. What we do with that time in between is precious. I've learned these 3 things are essential to making every day count:
Life is a journey, so don’t get too fixated on the destination. Some days, you might feel behind. You might hit snooze and sleep in an extra 30 minutes. Every now and then, that’s okay. You haven’t wasted the whole day. You still have a chance to show up and get something done.
They say “enjoy the journey,” but the truth is—progress isn’t always fun. At times, it can be down right frustrating and challenging. Don’t let yourself be shaken by the moments that don’t go just like you had planned. Those are some of the moments that help you grow the most. Take time to enjoy these moments of growth, as well as the little moments of success along the way.
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