You know that box of old trophies, the one you shuffle to the side when getting your Christmas decorations out? Yeah, that one. Discarding the carton would feel thankless but displaying the trinkets would be trite. So a couple of times a year, you move the collection aside.
Well, I broke the cycle and threw the dusty awards away! There was nothing ungrateful or dramatic about my decision. I was just making room for what I actually still have use for in my life. Yet I did take a moment of reflection and saw a notable prize. The reward was for a pretty big accomplishment. This feat did not come easily. In fact, had I known just how challenging the journey would turn out to be, I might not have ever embarked on the expedition. Thankfully, I did not know and persevered on to the finish.
The trophy was not needed because the experience left an imprint on me. Some aspects of the voyage were educational, others regretful, but most of all this one exploit opened the door to other opportunities. Triumphs are the premium for new possibilities.
Today, my most valuable pocessions are my relationships. My goal is to cherish the chance to know and love my God, family and friends well. I cannot say I will handled every opportunity perfectly but I will strive to honor openness, volunerbility, communication, grace, boundaries, trust and time for the chance to create deeper connections with those that matter most.
How deep are your most important relationships? How might you create better bonds with the people you love?
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