Not a Race

Today, I performed good niece/cousin duty by taking my cousin to her orthodontics appointment this morning. As I was sitting there, swinging my foot back and forth to the christian music playing over the office speakers, a picture of a tree with a very long message underneath it, caught my eye.

Because I pretty much love the spoken and written word, it should go without saying that of course, I LOVE quotes...I mean seriously...I've only had my iPhone for about 3 weeks and I already have 4 quotes apps....Anyway...as I read this quote I hastily dug my phone out of my purse and began typing it into the note taking app.

This...is what it said...

Life is not a race--but indeed a journey. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job!" to someone each day. Go to church. Take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than a pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given. It's not accidental. Search for purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter, it allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive--it frees the soul. Take time for yourself. Plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today. Enjoy the moment. 

~Bonnie Mohr

Take a moment...and think about that.