Click Yourself Into The Moment

Every Day Is A Parade

Today I took my youngest children to see the movie “Click”. I thought the plot of the movie was entertaining, but it could have had less sexual innuendos and still kept an older audiences attention, let me tell you why I think this. The movie had me reflecting once again about how precious time is and a reminder to live in the moment. I know life can get busy and sometimes it’s hard to slow down. Been there, done it. I think as we age we prioritize the most important things in life such as family first and foremost. Then of course we want to take good care of our health and we try not let things get the better of us; life is too short. At least these three things are my principals for living these days. I’m not going to paint a rosy picture; I’ve had my share of life’s downers. I just see the whole picture better with age; it’s clicked. So today I want to share a poem with you that I wrote. It is a reminder for us adults to slow down, breathe, enjoy the day and remember what it was like when we didn’t have big concerns. Your children or grandchildren would probably love it if you partake in what is said here:

Bring out your imagination
Take a stroll down memory lane
Spend the day as if you were a child
Hop aboard the youthful train

Run through a bunch of puddles
Jump in them till your heart’s content
Don’t worry what the neighbor’s think
What matters is the day will be well spent

Look for a colorful and shiny stone
Put it in your pocket and admire it all day
Place the stone under your pillow tonight
Maybe sweet dreams will come your way

Grab a blanket and lie in the grass
Look at the clouds in the heavenly skies
Visions of elephants to dragons can be seen
The wonder is there if you open your eyes

Climb a tree and sit there awhile
Gaze at the scenery from a different view
The beauty and splendor will come alive
You will find yourself renewed

Go ahead and spend the day like a child
There’s nothing to be ashamed of
Believe in the magic of your younger days
And spread the joy and love

© 2004 Debra Kitzman


Ok, now play with your children and/or grandchildren, play till you’re exhausted. Let the reason for living click on and stay on. Family is really all that matters. Have fun!