Speaking with a friend this week, he mentioned that he had been walking out of a mall in Syracuse, NY the other night when he bumped into two people he knew from California. These were two friends he hadn’t seen for years, and oddly enough, they ran into each other in the parking lot of a mall on the other side of the country. We remarked on how unlikely it was that they would be in the same space at the exact same moment. In fact, if he had stopped to look at a display on his way out of the store, or decided to leave from another entrance, or if they had chosen to park in another spot, the meeting would never have occurred.
Later in the week, another friend of mine shared an e-mail that described some people who, although they worked in the World Trade Centers, were not in the buildings during the 9/11 attacks. The message explained that one woman had been stuck in traffic and was late to work that day. One person stopped to get donuts. Another woman is here because her alarm didn’t go off. One man spilled food on his clothes and took time to change, and another man missed his bus. Each of these people and many more, are here because mere moments in their day prevented their death. The stories go on, but the point is clear – every single moment makes a difference.
Think about that. Every single moment has a meaning. Even the tiniest bit of time has a significant impact. If you really let that sink in, the recognition might make you think differently the next time you are stuck in traffic. Perhaps you will take a deep breath when you miss the elevator or when your kids aren’t getting ready as quickly as you would like. It’s possible that those delays are keeping you from something tragic, or perhaps they are preparing you for something wonderful.
Keep this thought in mind as you move through your week. In doing so, you might refrain from complaining when things aren’t going quite as you anticipated. Instead, give some thought to the idea that perhaps you are exactly where you are meant to be at this very moment.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Love, Kelli