We would worry less about what others think of us if we realized how seldom they do.

All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon sand.

Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

“Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.’”

This morning I went on a hike and an old truth hit me again. I have always told people that it’s not about the destination but its about the journey.

As I watched my kids and their cousin running through the woods to get to the end so they could go on the boats, it hit me. The whole point of the hike was not to get to the end but to enjoy it.

Enjoy the:

Nature around us
The family gathered with us
The peace that comes from a quiet setting

So many times we race through life and don’t take time to enjoy the journey along the way. I fall into this trap time and time again. Going from one summer trip to the next then it’s on to school in the fall and all the stuff starting up again. Rarely do I take time to just enjoy…

Being with the kids
Time with my wife
Wonderful times with family together

Make sure you slow down today and take in where God has you and the wonderful people around you. You don’t want to miss out because you were looking ahead and not around!

TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS: “Seasons change, so do cities. People come into your life and people go, but it’s comforting to know: the ones you love are always in your heart and if you’re very lucky, a plane ride away”

(Via Motivational Quotes of the Day.)