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Time and Tide

By Abe Newmeyer, October 21, 2022

Progress & Getting BetterGratitude & Perspective

“Time and tide wait for no man” is an old adage with varying source attributions from St. Mahrer and Chaucer. I don’t care who spoke the truth first, but rather that the truth was spoken. Nature is beyond the control of man. We have not the power to stop time or the tide. It’s the middle of October in 2022 and this day will never exist again.

How will you make today the best day possible for you?

What will you do today that makes your tomorrow better?

Are you really aware that this time in existence will never occur again?

Time doesn’t repeat itself. Lessons may, but time moves on.

I’m moving with more urgency. One quote, one adage, one lesson learned can change your trajectory through the lesson it conveys.

Today, Friday, October 21, 2022, I am grateful that:

Herb and I had our conversation last night. He offered some insights on a lingering project. His advice was welcome even though it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. He told me what I needed to hear.

I’m making more progress. Things are getting done, one at a time. It’s the same as eating an elephant. It may seem, as it has for me, an insurmountable task, but inch by inch it’s a cinch.

I’ve got some more clarity on the steps I need to take moving forward. I’ll keep along this path until something changes or He offers another direction for me to travel.

Make the most of today. It will never come again.

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!

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