
The Library of Life
Imagine a cozy library—a place where stories breathe, and wisdom rests on wooden shelves. The sun slants through the window, casting warm rectangles on the floor. And there, amidst the books, stand the unsung heroes—the bookends. Their job? To keep the stories upright, pages aligned, and adventures ready for curious souls.
Our Daily Bookends
We’re not just readers; we’re authors of our own tales. Our days—those dog-eared pages—need structure. Let’s peek at our bookends:
- Morning Bookend
o Dawn tiptoes in, and we wake to a fresh chapter.
o Writing—scribbling our thoughts on life’s margins.
o Reading—devouring wisdom like a hungry reader.
o Prayer—whispering secrets to the Universe.
o Exercise—stretching our plotlines. - Evening Bookend
o Twilight settles, and we close the day’s narrative.
o Reading—reflecting on plot twists and character arcs.
o Writing—journaling gratitude and lessons learned.
o Family time—dialogues that bind us.
o Stretching—unfurling after a day well-lived.
The Ripple Effect
But wait—the bookends stretch beyond days. They frame our nights, too. Proper sleep—our nightly reboot—sets the stage for tomorrow’s sequel. And fantastic days weave into fantastic weeks, knitting the fabric of purposeful living.
A Darren Hardy Life Keynote
Darren Hardy, a backstage magician, shares his playbook. His morning overture: coffee and focused work. Three hours of deliberate composition. His evening encore: exercise and family laughter. A standing ovation for a life well-scripted.
The Ultimate Bookend
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24, ESV)
In these ancient lines, we find our ultimate bookend—the Alpha and Omega. The One who starts and ends our days. When we sync our rhythm with His, our stories harmonize. We don’t merely survive; we dance through chapters.
Adjusting the Supports
As ink dries on this parchment, I ask: Do your bookends support the life you want to lead? If so, celebrate! If not, tweak them. Perhaps a morning jig or an evening waltz awaits. The library of your life beckons. Stand tall, bookend by bookend.