The Important Things...

I do want to point out, friends, that time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don't complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple —in marriage, grief, joy, whatever. Even in ordinary things—your daily routines of shopping, and so on. Deal as sparingly as possible with the things the world thrusts on you. This world as you see it is on its way out.
1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Today was the first day of school. It has come and gone. I am now relaxing...still trying to get over this cough...watching the Olympics. I just watched an American win gold in the 200M breastroke. Amazing. I love the verse above. Paul has laid down all sorts of truth up to this point for the Corinthians. When it comes down to it...it's all about perspective. What is the most important? A song came on as we drove to school...after dropping Sarala off at Daycare. This is what got me thinking about all of this. I love how Paul starts out with..."friends, time is of the essence." The song that puts what Paul is saying here into perspective is "Miracle of the Moment" by the Chapman.

Steven Curtis Chapman - Miracle Of The Moment
From the album This Moment

It’s time for letting go
All of our if only’s
‘Cause we don’t have a time machine
And even if we did
Would we really want to use it?
Would we really want to go change everything?
‘Cause we are who and where and what we are for now
And this is the only moment we can do anything about

Chorus:
So breathe it in and breathe it out
Listen to your heartbeat
There’s a wonder in the here and now
It’s right there in front of you
And I don’t want you to miss
The miracle of the moment

There’s only one who knows
What’s really out there waiting
In all the moments yet to be
And all we need to know
Is He’s out there waiting
To Him the future’s history
And He has given us a treasure called right now
And this is the only moment we can do anything about
And if it brings you tears

Then taste them as they fall
And let them soften your heart
And if it brings you laughter
Then throw your head back
And let it go, let it go
You gotta let it go
Listen to your heartbeat

So, when it comes down to it...right now is what's most important. Like Paul says..."time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don't complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple..." Amazing. So simple yet profound. The thing that got me thinking about all of this was today...the first day of school. We went out to dinner that evening with some friends who have a kindergartner who went to school for the first time. What a crazy awesome thing. We talked about the experience...one that I will experience before too long. Then some other friends showed up at the restaurant and it was great to catch up...see what's happening in their lives. This is what life's about...sharing meals, sharing life, laughter...a sick feeling after a near-choking experience, and like I said...good food. There's no reason to keep drama and craziness around you. Keep it simple...uncomplicated. I'm enjoying Sarala as she grows up...now in the toddler room at daycare.

We were watching some video of her as a baby...which was both sad and awesome. We don't want to go back to that time though...it has passed and was awesome. Now we're just focusing on keeping things simple. Try it...