Rev. Charlie Marus
If I had my life to live over again, I’d dare to make more mistakes next time.
I’d relax. I’d limber up. I’d be sillier than I’ve been on this trip.
I’d take fewer things so seriously. I’d take more chances – I’d climb more mountains, and swim more rivers.
I’d sit and watch more sunsets.
I’d eat more ice-cream and fewer beans.
I’d perhaps have more actual troubles, but fewer imaginary ones.
You see, I’m one of those people who lived sensibly and sanely, hour after hour, day after day. Oh! I’ve had my moments…and if I had my life to live all over again
I’d have more of those moments.
In fact I’d try to have nothing else – just moments, one after the other,
instead of just living with so many years ahead of each day.
I’ve been one of those people who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a
hot water bottle, a raincoat and a parachute.
If I had it to do all over again, I’d travel lighter than I have.
If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the Spring and stay
that way later in the Fall. I’d go to more dances. I’d ride more merry-go-rounds.
I’d pick more daisies. (Nadine Stair, 85 years old)
I imagine that as you read this, many of you were nodding your head in understanding, and perhaps looking back on your own lives, and thinking of some things you would have done differently. But we can’t go back. The only thing we can do is go forward, and as the author suggests, perhaps create some moments that are meaningful to us, and to others. I hope that you will come join us this Sunday as we discuss ‘moments that matter’.