Newsletter for March 21, 2025

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Time Is So Fleeting

Do you ever stop to think about how much time you waste? I never really did—until someone pointed it out to me the other day. Time feels endless when we’re young, but before we know it, we’re past the halfway mark of the average human lifespan. At 56, I’m there now. Sure, I could live to 100, but 112? Only God knows the plan.

How many times have you made plans with someone, only to show up late—or worse, not show up at all—thinking it doesn’t really matter? Well, let me tell you, it does. That person who was waiting for you just lost time they’ll never get back. And let’s be real—there’s no time machine (except maybe the one on a Mac computer).

Why do we all take time for granted? I wasted so much of mine in blackouts or mindlessly scrolling Instagram—what an utter waste! The other day, I was at the Miami Open, and I noticed two people walking out of the stadium glued to their phones. My friend turned to me and said, “They’re impaired.” At first, I thought, What are you talking about? They look fine to me. Then he added, “They’re in another place.” And you know what? He was right. They were so absorbed in their screens that they were completely disconnected from their surroundings. They had no clue they were holding up the long line behind them. Their bodies were there, but their minds were somewhere else—an alternate reality.

How much time do you waste on that little handheld computer?

Lately, I’ve been paying attention to how I use my time, because the truth is—we don’t know when our last day will come. Whether we die suddenly or get sick, when that moment arrives, we’ll all wish for more time.

I’m not trying to bring you down, but this realization hit me hard this week—God was sending me a message. Life is meant to be lived, not wasted!

I almost went to the Miami Open alone this week, but at the last minute, a friend—who had never been to a tennis match in his life—asked to join. He’s in his 70s, and we had a marvelous time. If I had stuck to my original plan, I would have missed out on that experience.

And then, just hours later, I was in a meeting where the topic was—of all things—time. A friend of mine was talking about how great life was going and how excited they were for the weekend ahead. They had so many plans, so many choices. And then, just like that, their world was turned upside down. Everything changed in an instant.

Life can shift on a dime. Please, don’t take it for granted. Enjoy each day. Some days are hard, but if today were your last, how would you want to spend it?

Love. Laugh. Be grateful. And always remember to pray—God is listening.

Sending you all big hugs and love,

XOXO,
Bizzy