A Serious Moment

The world does not revolve around you. Or me. Or Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In fact, it’s a HUGE place with a LOT going on.

Why do I mention this? I would like to take a serious moment to help you gain perspective.

Below is quite an impressive statistical counter. Want to see it in action? Click the NOW button. Go ahead. I’ll wait till your done. I’m not going anywhere…

Now the fun begins. By the time you are done reading this sentence, there has probably been around 20 deaths on the planet, 40 births and 20 abortions. In about the time it took to read one sentence.

Our lives are but a moment on this spinning rock we call earth. And while we’re looking for jobs, breaking up with our significant others, doing our taxes, playing Grand Theft Auto and having another beer – people are checking into this global hotel and checking out again.

One day, hopefully not today, it will be our turn, also. No one is immune. No matter how far away you think that time may be, one day you’ll stop breathing. The point is – what are you doing with your life while your lungs are still allowed to operate? While your heart is still beating? While your thoughts are still clear?

Go out and DO. Make a difference on the planet TODAY. Not tomorrow. Not a week from next Thursday. Your time here is important. Sure, there’s fun to be had; but if you want to be the next president, the next shuttle commander, the next conservationist or the next Billy Graham – take another look at the counter below.

The clock is ticking. What will you do with your time?

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