The other day I actually did something I’ve been meaning to do for a long time.
For sure it’s because of the isolation that I did it, but I’m really glad I gave it some time.
In this “post-busy” society we live in, I think everyone is finding new or different things to do than normal.
A large segment of our lives has been cut out. We don’t go out anymore; we stay home.
I’m reminded of that everyday I go in to work. I pass a roadside work sign that states in large block letters (so you know they are yelling it), “STAY HOME; STAY SAFE”.
Any recreation, hobbies, meetings, events or activities you used to do are not happening right now.
Everyone is looking for things to do around their homes.
I’ve noticed lots of activity at the hardware stores so some people must be doing home projects. Spring is here so others are getting to work cleaning up their yards.
Then there are some who are making up games to play. It’s fun to watch the crazy stunt tricks and downright ridiculousness people are posting on YouTube and instagram these days – all things from around their homes.
One thing I’ve been meaning to do for years is shoot some hoops.
We have an adjustable basketball net in our driveway and every day I come in and out of the garage and have to avoid it. Many times I’ve thought I should go out and take some shots … but I’ve always got something else to do. I’m on my way here or there; I have to do this or that.
But not anymore.
For the record, I have been working a lot. I’ve even been doing extra and learning the technical aspects of live-streaming which has taken a lot of time.
But the other day I decided to take a few shots. I had nothing else to do except watch TV and I try not to get sucked in to that too early in the evening.
It’s been several years since I went out to shoot baskets. The only other time was a year ago with my son … and he killed me playing one-on-one.
So I pumped up a ball and went outside. I tried to raise the net to 10 feet but the mechanism wouldn’t engage and hold the net up that high.
It was not that exciting shooting on a 7.5 foot net so I didn’t last too long.
But the next day …
The next day I got inspired, got some tools out and took the mechanism that raises and lowers the backboard and rim apart.
It was a very quick fix.
I then spent a good hour or so taking shots. My wife, Lily, came out part way through and we took shots together.
I’d been meaning to do it for so long. I had no excuse and lots of time.
Here’s the thing: Maybe there is something spiritual that has been nagging at you for some time. You’ve thought of studying something in the Bible, or investigating a question you’ve had. Maybe you thought of memorizing scripture, or discovering what faith in God is all about. Well, now is the time. You have the time, so take it and develop your spiritual side.
That’s Life!
Paul
Question: What is something you’ve been meaning to do, and now you could actually do it? Leave your comments and questions below.