Life's moments

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes: a certain span of time in life.

We can do anything within this span but have we done anything worthwhile? Have we made someone smile while going to work? Were we able to give importance to the person who we barely know? Have we made a difference?

We always hear it that we only live once yet we take everything for granted. We focus on things that pass like nothing; things that don’t matter; stuff that we often do that really won’t make a difference. We believe in living for each other but we obviously focus on our own lives and what we can do to improve it. I guess it is justified that we can’t give what we don’t have. But on the contrary, isn’t this just ironic?

Although life won’t be called an adventure without these ironies, it all makes sense when we would try to put ourselves forward. It’s a gamble where everyone wins.

One time, I was eating with a friend at a certain fast food joint. The people were friendly and gave good service. People were busy eating their meals and yes, I also enjoyed mine. Me and my friend talked about a lot of things over our meals and continued as we were getting done. Slowly, I placed each and every piece of wrapper on the tray we had on the next table. Then, I took a tissue and wiped the table where crumbs can be found. In short, I cleaned our table after dining.

My friend noticed it and said that I was a bit “goodie” today while I was cleaning up our table.  Although there was one guy who cleans the tables within the place, I cleaned it myself over a few thoughts within our conversation. Then I said that I was just doing what I thought was right and proper.

My friend smiled and said I had a point.

Looking back I thought that we are all trying to make a difference in this life. Yes, we do things for our best but we always forget to make the best for each other. For me, we need to look out for each other. It doesn’t demand but I guess it’s just right to do so. It would really make a big difference.

Studies said that people focus on the daily routine of life that they forget to pay attention to the small things that make each day different. Every minute counts for each day; by the minute, we think about a lot of things that cost us something. The question is: have you given something that won’t cost a minute? Maybe a simple smile?

Growing up I was able to read some books that focus on the things that we forget about life. We say a lot of things in a day yet we take for granted or even forget simple phrases that would mean a lot to each other. Simple words that we learned when we were younger and somehow grown out as we continued with life.  It sounds cliché’ but does it feel good to hear a constant “Thank you” from each other? Or humbling to hear or give a sincere “I’m sorry”? And wouldn’t it feel great to hear or feel the words “I love you” from someone you believe is important to you.

Cliché’ as it may sound but it does make a great ripple in each of our lives.

The smile and all those simple phrases that we knew as we grew make an intense impact in our lives and to the people that need them the most.  The best part of it is that it doesn’t cost a thing.

As the clock tick and the day continue, we would have to make a difference in this life. It is hard to start but it won’t hurt. It never will.

What difference have you made today?

:)