Investing in What Matters | Personal Reflection

Wednesday mornings give life to me. Every Tuesday night I stand beside my bed & despite my weariness I set my alarm for 5 am. When the alarm sounds the next morning, I manage to escape the warm sheets & thus begin the routine.

Wednesdays are different. For well over a year now I’ve committed to meet with a group of men in our community weekly at 6 am as we discuss life… family… work… God. We spur one another along & remind ourselves of our priorities. We’re candid, sometimes painfully honest, accountable, & open. Some of us are teachers, some pastors, others principals, business men, doctors, creative types, an actor, musicians, factory workers, bankers, biz owners, etc. We are all from very different backgrounds: black, white, hispanic… wealthy, poor, & in-between… it doesn’t matter. It works. These guys have enriched my lives in ways unparalleled.

This morning I was reminded that the best things in life take time to develop. As one guy used to tell me, “A squash takes only a few weeks to grow, yet an oak tree takes a lifetime.” It was a great reminder for me to pursue & invest my life in things that will matter in the longterm. Rather than prioritize my schedule, it may be wiser to schedule my priorities.

What about you… what have you been thinking about lately? What is a lesson you were reminded of that came at the right time? Can you identify people in your life that help spur you on & remind you of your top priorities?

This pic I took the other day on a drive to a shoot serves as a great reminder of this lesson. Enjoy!