Take little bites

Having been on a diet for months, I have learned some things about eating and about life.  Take little bites.  Sounds so simple but we rarely do it.  Perry and I got an ice cream sandwich and he finished his about three times faster than me.  I took LITTLE BITES and enjoyed each one.  He enjoyed his but ate it fast and it was gone fast.  I savored every little bite.  How often do we do that in life.  There is a great moment but we rush right through believing there will be so many more to follow.  Then why do we tarry so long in the "bad" moments?  We wallow in them, relive them over and over.  I have been doing it all backwards.  I should slow down and savor the great moments, they may not come around again.  Oh, if I could just relive that Monday before Dad died on Tuesday.  How I would have SAVORED every second I was on the phone with him.  I would have remembered each and every word and the sound of his voice.  But I have relived his death OVER and OVER.  It is time to let go, and find the next wonderful time to savor.  When life is bad we need to take it like medicine, fast and with something sweet to follow to block out the taste.  When life is good, great or wonderful.....slow it down.  Take it all in, take a deep breath and tell yourself  "this is something to remember."  Tuck it away so that you can bring it out again and again.  Replay it in your memory and hang on to it for dear life.  Let the rest go.  So, today....take little bites.