Too Little Too Late

Too Little Too Late. These words can sum up a variety of situations. These words can describe a past relationship, friendship, or even our current political climate. When we are on the receiving end, it is hard to comprehend. It may seem like a disconnect or a lack of communication. In the midst of a pandemic, these words resonate even more. Our government has done too little too late in terms of how they have handled this virus. What other areas of your life have you experienced too little too late? What adjustments have you made? What resolve have you come to? Remember that you can always change your response to even others lack of initiative.

Now

There are no “do-overs.” We can’t change the past. We can shape tomorrow by what we do today. What are you doing now? If nothing else, this pandemic has taught me to be prepared. We don’t know what the future holds, but we can equip ourselves. We have the opportunity to shift our lives in ways we never could before this pandemic. There are free classes and tools that are accessible, now. There are ways to better ourselves, now. There are ways to be better prepared for similar circumstances, now. We can budget better, now. We can live better, now. Do something, anything, now!

Nostalgia

Back in the day…..will be a reference to life before Covid-19. It will be the way we reference 9/11 and Katrina. There are so many things that we will do differently because of this virus. We will not take our freedoms for granted. We will not take our liberties for granted. We will not take our family and friends for granted. We will value “essential workers.” We will hold that hug a little tighter. We will kiss a little longer. We will value our teachers. We will enjoy “going out” a little bit differently. Things may never get 100% to the way they were, but we can always reminisce….about back in the day with a fond sense of nostalgia.

Reset

Don’t you wish you could go back and press the reset button on certain moments in your life? Kinda like a do-over. Not really regret, but I could have made a better decision. Well, maybe its just me. I definitely feel that way. Maybe I spoke too soon or I moved too fast. I definitely have a few of those situations. We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it. We can choose to do things differently. We can reset our path every time we change our mind. Everyday is a new day to get it right. Every moment is an opportunity to reset.

Beyond Expectation

Fear plays a big part in our expectation. Past experience also plays a part in our expectation. If we have been disappointed, then we typically expect disappointment. If we have experienced failure, then we expect failure. If we have been hurt, then we expect pain. We have experienced the worst and now that is our expectation. God wants us to think beyond our past, beyond our hurt, beyond our failure, and beyond our disappointment. God wants us to cast our nets into the deep. He wants us to walk on water. He wants us to experience the miraculous. God’s ability and resources are limitless. God wants us to think BIG. God wants us to think beyond our reality, beyond our limits, beyond expectation.

Reconcile

I promise no spoilers! I am a big Marvel fan and one of the recurring themes in the last two installments of the Infinity War series was reconciliation. I think most of us think that reconciliation is things going back to the way they were or restoration. However, to reconcile means to bring harmony. It does not mean that relationships are restored, it means you are at peace with the current state of things. It means you are willing to let go and let God. It means you may not understand or agree, but you trust that God is in control. Reconciliation is a necessary part of our growth and our process.

Memories

 “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”- Dr. Seuss

We take so much for granted. Time with children and loved ones is fleeting. We can’t stop time. We have to live in the moment before they become memories. We have to cherish every kiss, every hug because we just never know when we won’t get that opportunity again. I’m not saying live in fear. I am saying live in love. Love each other. Understand the value of friendships and relationships. Make memories that will last.