Time is not on our side as adults

Do you remember when you were a child, and a summer vacation from school seemed like, forever? Remember when you were young, it felt like your next birthday was a lifetime away? It took so long that you were excited to make 8 and a half.

Have you ever thought about why when you were a child time stood still, and now that you are older, time seems to fly by? There are a few reasons for this phenomenon, but I want to point out one major factor today. A child measures life by the moments, whereas an adult measures life by days. Not just any day, but special days.

Everyday is a good day for a child; there is no better day than today. For an adult, it is much different. We suffer openly and secretly from the "I Can't Wait Syndrome." Let me give but a small sample of this horrible affliction:

I can't wait until payday

I can't wait until my vacation starts

I can't wait until I get my bonus check

I can't wait until Friday gets here

I can't wait until my birthday 

I can't wait until I get out of this relationship

I can't wait until I get into a relationship

I cant wait until I am rich

I cant wait until Christmas, and so on                          

We often find ourselves so focused on anticipating a special day that we overlook the blessings of the present moment. Typically, adults eagerly await between 20 and 75 days each year. With 365 days in a year, this means we are essentially overlooking about 300 (or more) days annually while waiting for those special days.

IThe issue with the "I Can't Wait Syndrome" wouldn't be as significant if, when the anticipated day finally arrived, you felt truly satisfied. However, this is far from reality. When that special day comes, you're already looking forward to another day. It's madness, to put it mildly.

Would you like time to slow down as you grow older? It's easy—appreciate and honor the time you've been blessed with. Be mindful of the present moment and make it meaningful.

I do not know about you, but God never told me how long I have to live. So, I better get busy living because dying is coming one day, sooner or later.