SOFT SKILLED LIVING WORKSHOP
LESSON SIX
THE SECRET OF TIME
“A man who dares to waste one hour of his life has not discovered the value of life.”
Charles Darwin
1809-1882, British Naturalist
After beating cancer twice, my value system changed dramatically. I lost my lust and pride for a world of materialism and discovered the shocking value of TIME. “For without time, ALL IS BLISS.”
One night while I was sitting alone at the beach I wrote this poem, “The Secret of Time”. The only friends I had that night were the million shining stars looking down upon me, giving me a feeling of peacefulness. My pen captured the moment.
This writing represents the fiber of the wellness path for this workshop. Words are just words until they are invested in your life. Spend a moment in quiet confession humbly dissecting the eleven thoughts of this writing and reconcile how The Secret of Time will blossom in your life.
THE SECRET OF TIME©
Take time to volunteer,
Your investment of time will prosper.
Take the time to learn how to love yourself,
Then you’ll know how to love your neighbor.
Take the time to teach your children
That giving is more important than getting.
Spend time honoring your parents.
Spend time in prayer and meditation.
Invest time developing your talent and
Use your gain to give to the faith of your choice.
Ponder in quiet time to heal your emotions.
Invest your time being kind to all you meet.
For they may be angels in disguise
Take time to write a letter to someone you hurt.
Take time to plant a garden, tend it and watch it grow.
Take time to teach yourself wisdom;
She will grant you a long, prosperous life,
And that, my friend is
“The Secret of Time.”
Steve, theGoodWordGuy, Carolina Beach, NC
THE SECRET OF TIME©
1.) Take time to volunteer,
Your investment of time will prosper.
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2.) Take time to learn how to love yourself,
Then you’ll know how to love your neighbor.
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3.) Take time to teach your children
Giving is more important than getting.
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4.) Spend time honoring your parents.
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5.) Spend time in prayer and meditation.
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6.) Invest time developing your talent and
Use your gain to give to the faith of your choice.
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7.) Ponder in quiet time to heal your emotions.
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8.) Invest your time being kind to strangers,
They just may be angels in disguise.
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9.) Take time to write a letter to someone you hurt.
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10.) Take time to plant a garden, tend it and watch it grow.
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11.) Take time to teach yourself wisdom;
For she will grant you a long, prosperous life, And you see my friend, that is
“The Secret of Time.”
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For more insight how to expand your wisdom and develop your discerning spirit and common sense, refer to the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament of the Bible.
I will use my valuable time to teach myself wisdom.
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