Mary’s Minute
“There are far, far
better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
~ C.S. Lewis
Sometimes we say, “The best is yet to come,” as a way to keep our chins up during difficult times. It is true that it is helpful to remember that when things are rough, things will get better. Another way to think about it is that even when things are going great, optimistically we know that we can even be better – and the best is yet to come.
I have to laugh at a botched wedding toast that people in my family might remember. The toast master said to the bride and groom that he wished that their wedding day was the worst day of their life. He remembered the punch line of a great toast where the bride and groom were told how perfect their wedding day was with a wish that each day that followed would be even more perfect. With the wrong delivery, the message was … well, botched, but the concept is actually very sweet. If every day is better than the one before, then even a great day can be our worst.
The older I get, the easier it is for me to look back and reflect on all the good that has happened in my life, knowing that there are more days behind me than in front of me. Despite the timeline of mortality, I am determined to believe that my best is truly yet to come! Regardless of our age or how wonderful our lives are to this point, our best is still yet to come!
Have a great week!
Mary
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