"Wistful" Thinking

As I stated in my profile, I do a lot of wishful thinking. Lately it has been more like "wistful" thinking.  In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I find myself thinking about warmer weather and calmer times.   I love the actual celebrations.....it's just the getting ready that's getting harder.  A vet told my friend recently that dogs have no concept of time. She said that "two hours is like five minutes to them."  I asked Cooper if that was true and as usual he just cocked his head to the side and stared at me, wagging his tail, wanting so desperately to answer my question.  He revels in the moment, not caring what is ahead or gone before.  It occurred to me, that there is a lesson in that.  Cherish each moment that God has given you as if it is your last.  Treat your loved ones each day as if it will be the last time you see them.  Get your spiritual life in order as if it is your last day on earth. These are the good times, even if there are ups and downs.  They will never come again! Don't "wist" them away.