What's Important in Life

I experienced something recently that put life into perspective for me (once again). I was involved in a car accident; luckily no one was hurt and everything is going as good as it can go right now. This made me think what is truly important in my life. Is it the things I have, is it the friends I have, is it the family I have or is it the life that I have been given? I know one thing, it's not the things that I have because those can be gone in an instant.

I remember calling my parents and telling them about what happened on Sunday. The first question out of their mouths was "Are you ok?" It was a simple yet powerful question that helped me put my life into perspective. Sure a car can be replaced but can someone's life be replaced? No it can't. A life is the most precious thing in the whole world. A life is a living and breathing entity. It is something that is so much more important than the things someone owns.

Life vs. Things

Life is a most precious gift

More precious than diamonds or pearls

Sometimes things take control of your life

and can alter the way you see life,

The life that was meant for living.

Until......

an unexpected turn, makes you think twice

suddenly your life takes on a more important meaning

your life doesn't mean what you possess outwardly

But what you possess internally and what you possess

that money can't buy: your life, your family, your friends.

It is those times that make you think twice and takes you back

to the important.

Life vs. Things

a most interesting topic

but for me,

Life has won in my book

Take a look and see what matters most, the things that are replaceable or the things that are irreplaceable...