The Gift Of Time

 

Recently, I have been struggling to better understand the importance of time.  And as I was pondering this question, I began thinking more about the concept of time as a gift to both myself and others.  This includes continuing to give other people segments of my time because these moments are precious.  I know that time, to me, is a gift that I can gladly offer to another person knowing that I will never get those moments back.  

I have a Masters Degree in Organization and Leadership.  In my studies, I discovered how we relate to others and how we see ourselves in relationship with the rest of the world around us.  For example, a person who is a leader sees themselves in the reflection of others.  Therefore, a leader collaborates with others knowing the importance of coordination amongst relationships.  

As I unraveled my graduate studies, I learned about the importance of the past, present and future.  For example, a leader learns from the past so that they can look forward to a different future.  And, honoring the present moment means reflecting on the time which has gone before them and therefore looking forward to the moments that have yet to be part of their lives.   

The importance of this theory is that a person who is a "leader" will lean into the present moment.  They are witness to the importance of each special moment in our lives.  And they guide others to see the importance of the present.  And for some people, the greatest gift that they can be given is someone else giving, to them, some of their time.  

When I look around me, I see leaders all over the world.  Leaders are not just present in organizations and businesses.  Some people are born oozing leadership skills knowing how to collaborate in relation with others around them.  And other times, leadership is learned as we co-create safe spaces to spend time with each other.  

When you look in the mirror, do you see a leader?  I know that I do!  Because in each present moment, we give our gifts of time in different ways.  For example, when we listen to a friend who needs someone to talk to.  Or when we send a text message to someone who came to mind that maybe we have not spoken to in a while.  Or, we will take a moment, to tell a person we do not know, that their bright pink shoes are pretty just to see a smile on their face!

Each one of these moments is important to someone that it affects.  We cannot get those moments back because as they pass us by, they become part of our past.  But if we are here on earth to look forward to the future, then I hope we will lean into the gift of giving our time to others.  This serves both us and those around us by honoring our importance in the lives of one another. 

So today, put on your high heels and walk out into the world knowing that you, too, are a leader.  This is because you know that every moment of your life has an affect on the lives of those around you.  And that collaboration in relationship with others is very important and honorable.  Each moment that we offer another person is a simple yet powerful gift.  

Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.