Carpe Diem ~ Seize the Day!

The other day I was going through my children’s bedrooms doing the usual check, making sure it was tidy per my instructions. My daughter's room was the last stop and as I swept through it, I noticed what appeared to be a piece of paper that looked like trash, ripped from a journal. I typically would leave it for her to pick up; but on this day, I just wanted the garbage off from the floor. Just as I was about to throw it away; I couldn't resist, and yes, I read it! The little piece from her journal touched my heart. It made me stop to reflect on my own life, and how I am spending each and every day. I thought, how profound coming from the heart of a fourteen year old. Later that day, I confessed and told her that I found a piece from her journal that was on its way into the garbage, but I decided to read it. Of course, immediately her response was, “Mother, you didn’t!” No, I wouldn't read her journal on any occassion; however, this was garbage. Well, that was how I justified it. I shared with her how much she ministered to me through her writing and encouraged her that those words made me really think about how I should remember to cherish each and every day that I have and to not take life for granted. After our conversation and with her permission, she has allowed me to publish this piece from her journal. I hope that all who read it will be as moved as I was to really take a moment to reflect on each and every day that has been given to us. As you read this, remember, choose to walk in love. Let go of pettiness that keeps precious relationships distant, forgive those who offended you, smile more, let the law of kindness be on your tongue....life is too short! Enjoy each and everyday that you have. It truly is a gift. Live your life with no regrets.

From the journal to the garbage, my daughter writes:

Carpe Diem ~ Seize the Day!

There comes a time and moment in our lives when we must say good-bye to a person we love dearly, that is a part of us; a piece of our hearts. When that time draws near, we wish time could just freeze. We wish fate would take back any mistakes made, mend any hearts broken, or wrong decisions made.

Time does not freeze, it continually moves. It stops for no one. As time moves forward, our lives move forward. Unlike time, there comes a point when our lives come to an end; therefore, it is imperative that we take the time in our life and live according to the Latin phrase, “carpe diem”-Seize the Day! Abraham Lincoln once said, “It’s not the years in your life that counts, but it’s the life in your years!” Live each day knowing that it will never come back to you.

Out of the mouth of babes! Who said, "kids should only be seen and not heard!"


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