There are moments in life upon which all other moments hinge. They forever change you, shape you, make you belong to them. These moments can be good, happy, sad, poignant, honest. They are the moments you reflect on when time comes for reflection. They alter your whole mood, give direction in life, and change everything all at once.
And then there are all the other moments. The filler moments. These are the ones we overlook all too often. It might be a day of sunshine, the smell of the grass just after it's mowed, the laughter of children, a simple conversation with a friend, or the smile of a stranger. We let these moments pass, swift and fleeting, while we are waiting for another life altering moment to come along. Sad to think of just how much we miss that way. Like the little lines in the middle of the highway flying beneath us in a blur as we drive to our next destination, the filler moments of life just tick tick tick by and we never even stop to notice.
I've had both kinds of moments in recent weeks. I've had the forever changing ones, sweet and easy to savor for what they have offered; and I've had the fillers. Of course, much more filler moments than the other, but that's what is so great about it. I've realized, if I can just stop and enjoy the filler, I'll be enjoying so much more of my life than if I'm just waiting on the next big moment.
Without filler, there'd only be empty space.
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