Once upon a time…

Let me tell you about the time I…

This one time, at band camp,…

Time is where stories begin. And I love a good story.

I live in a small town full of old folks, and most of these old folks are good storytellers. Some of my favorite words to hear are Did I ever tell about the time…, usually followed by a good laugh. When we go to funerals, we often hear I remember this one time…usually followed by a good laugh or a good cry.

Time is what builds strong relationships with the people that will tell our stories. It’s what gives us the chance to create chapters of life lessons and experiences that can be passed down for generations to come. Our time is how we will be remembered. Stories are what we become long after we’re gone.

The question I often ask myself is will I make a good story someday? If I die today, I fear I won’t be. The good news is that I woke up this morning, which means there are endless possibilities for spontaneity that would add to the chronicles of my life.

It all depends on what I choose to do with my time today.

Our time is our story, so make it one worth telling.

Songs that inspire us to have a story to tell: