I get dinner with my father about once a month. He is elderly and luckily lives nearby. I really need to make more time for him that these dinners. I am learning quickly how precious time truly is.
I really enjoy our conversations. They range from talking about his childhood memories to talking about the status of our society today. I get to tell him what is going on in my life, my thoughts, and let him know that I am here for him for anything that he needs.
I am very much writing this as a reminder and reflection for myself.
I lost my mother over eight years ago. I will not have my father for any extended amount of time. Who know how much time I have? Anything can happen. I need to spend more time with him. I need to talk to him on the phone more.
This is one of those things that I am realizing about myself.
Given to me a few years ago, my wife was referring to my time to start writing. I now write daily, but I am light on my book writing lately.
I need to live my one-little word, "persist" a little more by spending my time with life, vigor and enthusiasm. I need more dad in my life. I need more time with my wife. I need more time actually IN the books that I am writing.
I don't have the time that I once had. I can no longer take time for granted.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
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