How many days? Yikes!
The typical lifespan is anywhere from 26,000 to 28,000 days. With a few exceptions here and there, of course.
I don't know about you, but that doesn't seem like that many days to me. If that is truly the case, at 67, nearly 68, that doesn't leave me very many days. Hence, why it's important not to live "later."
At one time or another, we've all been guilty of waiting. Waiting for the right time to do something. In the meantime, the days are slipping away. Days that we may not count as significant because they're not the "BIG events," such as graduations, vacations, promotions, or anniversaries, to name but a few.
But life isn't just one day--one big event. Life is every day. It is the little things we do on a regular basis. Getting up, working out, eating breakfast, going to work, etc. Those "mundane" things is what most of us do daily. It is life up front and center.
So then what? Then we pay attention--attention to every single day, every single hour. They ALL count.
None of us know when our last day will be up. What we do know is that one day it will.
So let's make every day count!
Faithville
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Evangel
This is a great reminder. And it's an easy thing to do because there are endless ways to make your day count. How do you know when it counts? You feel good afterward...you've done something good for someone, for yourself, for others.
I make my day count by being in this space, posting something useful, helpful, even just making a comment that lets someone know their post meant something to me. People need an extra dose of love and reassurance these days. Giving it will definitely make your day count because of the goodness you've just added to the world.
Slipstream
Such good advice. It's easy to slip into the "When X happens, I'll be happy." So does that mean we'll be unhappy until "X" appears. Nope, every day is a precious gift and should be treated as such. Thanks for the reminder to stay present to the blessings of today.
Well Street
"I have more 'yesterdays' than I do 'tomorrows.'" I read this in an article a few years ago, and it's stuck with me.
Like everyone I know, the weeks, months, and years are speeding by. No sooner am I prepping for the week on a Sunday evening than it's suddenly Friday again.
Evangel's point is spot-on: a day when we've done something good and extended kindness to someone and ourselves is a good day.
Thank you for this helpful "How many days?" perspective.
Sanatana
You're right on point. The days are slipping away and there's nothing we can do to stop it. We are just witnesses. I'm working on being more mindful and making the most of every day.
Serenity Township
A wonderful post. Thank You.
Sanatana
You are more than welcome!
Wilsons Grave
I like your idea of one day being one big event. You've given me a new outlook. Thank you.
Sanatana
Thank you! i got a lot out of this myself. Have a wonderful weekend!