There are so many things that we as adults can do. It is the biggest thing we look forward to as kids. When I grow up I can do whatever I want. It really is true to a large extent. However, there are piles of things we have to do. Go to work. Clean the house. Take care of the yard. Grocery shopping. So when you do come across something you want to do or need to do the question is usually "how can I find the time?"
How can I find the time to work out? How can I find the time to read my book pile. How can I find the time to take my wife on dates? How can I find the time for that extra project at work or that new program at church?
The thing is, "how can I find the time" is the wrong question. Our lives are busy. They will fill up naturally with any and everything. So realistically the answer to "how can I find the time to..." is "I can't." I don't work out. I don't read regularly. I don't go on dates. Because there is no time. It's taken up with goofing off on my phone. Reading the internet. Low priority tasks that I may or may not really need to do. Getting busy with other people's priorities.
The real question is, "will I make the time?" Is my continuing education important enough to put my phone down and read for 30 minutes? Is my relationship with my wife more important than vegging out watching TV for an evening? It turns out I am always deciding whether or not I will take the time. The difference is whether I recognize the decision, and make the effort to trim away the wasted time and energy and fill it with things that fit what I actually want my priorities to be.
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