Those that know me, know that I love puzzles. Pretty much all puzzles (except for crossword puzzles). I’ve been “BUSY” and have neglected some things that I really enjoy. So I decided a couple of weeks ago to do one of the many puzzles I have waiting for me. I sat down to open the bag, but I paused. So many things to do, so many responsibilities waiting for me on my calendar and on my never ending to do lists (yes I have more than one), and I almost didn’t open the bag. I looked at all those pieces, thought about all my many obligations and knew if I opened the bag I would be committed to do this puzzle and ignore some of those “pressing issues” in front of me.

Then I thought, what the heck, if I open the bag what’s the big deal. Am I not going to organize my desk for the third time this week? Is someone going to have to figure out their own dinner tonight? Is the kitchen floor going to be dirty for a few days? What is really going to happen if I take a couple of days to do this puzzle? If God decides that he’s going to take me from this Earth today or tomorrow, will the fact that my laundry needs washing, or my dishes are not all clean or my floors are dirty make any difference to me or the people that love me?

So I opened the bag, did the puzzle, and enjoyed every minute of it. No earthquakes, no disasters, everyone was fed, clothed and the bills were paid. This got me thinking, what other things in my life have I put off because I thought there were more pressing disasters looming in the future. What’s actually going to transpire in the a few hours I dedicate to do something that seemes less important.

We are not guaranteed any time or minute of the future. It’s necessary and practical to plan ahead but it’s just as necessary to, and even more important to enjoy every minute we are fortunate to be given. Open the bag, use the best China, eat the dessert, take the trip, explore what’s not comfortable or familiar. Don’t put off what your heart’s desire.