Your Life: A Bag of Chips or a Vacuum of Air?
Think about a bag of potato chips. You eagerly reach for it, anticipating that savory crunch. But what do you find? Mostly air. It fills the space, protects the chips, but ultimately, it's just there. Isn't life sometimes like that bag? Filled with days, months, even years that feel like empty space, devoid of real meaning or impact?
We all have those periods – the monotonous routines, the wasted time, the moments of inaction. That "air" in our life's bag contributes nothing. It doesn't enrich us, nor does it benefit anyone else. It simply occupies the space, a silent testament to potential left unrealized.
Fortunately, just like that bag of chips, our lives aren't completely empty. We have our "chips" – the moments of joy, the meaningful connections, the acts of kindness, the experiences that shape us. These are the things that truly matter. Some chips might be bigger, more impactful, or even a little broken around the edges. But every single one of them is infinitely more valuable than the empty air.
The power lies in your hands: what are you adding to your bag? Are you mindlessly inflating the "air" with procrastination, negativity, and unfulfilled potential? Or are you actively seeking out and creating those enriching, valuable "chips"?
Think about the legacy you want to leave. Do you want to be remembered for a life filled with empty promises and squandered opportunities? Or do you aspire to leave behind a "bag of chips" – a life brimming with positive contributions, meaningful relationships, and lasting impact? People like Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela dedicated their lives to filling their bags, and the bags of countless others, with invaluable chips of compassion and change.
The choice is yours. Will you strive to learn something new, embrace new experiences, and, most importantly, do good along the way? Will you actively fill your life with purpose, passion, and connection?
When the final seal is placed on your "bag," what will be inside? A hollow void of air, or a collection of delicious, valuable chips that made a difference to you and the world around you? Fill your bag wisely. Live your life to the fullest. Add chips.
You may also like the following events from St. Mark's - London:
- This Thursday, 19th June, 03:30 pm, Monthly Food Pantry Day in London
- Next month, 12th July, 09:30 am, Lunch, Learn and Lego Sessions in London
- This August, 9th August, 09:30 am, Lunch, Learn and Lego Sessions in London
