Did you know that there are 1,440 minutes in a day to spend however we choose? Each day when we wake, there is life to experience. Think back as a child, having so much energy that you could not wait to get the day going, and seeing the day come to an end brought a certain sadness. Those nights of sleeping hard and doing it all over again the next day.
The teen years and early 20s brought with them a lot of moments you did not want to end, as well as many lessons learned. Life becomes a reality in the 20s and 30s with responsibilities in full swing. The 40s bring much more awareness and perhaps more worry of achieving, reaching goals, dealing with stress and getting through busy days. It can be very hard to take the time to appreciate precious life moments. By the time you reach the 50s, you discover that this is life, and you appreciate the value of each moment and staying intentional.
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