The Bucket List

People like to create a Bucket List of things they want to do in their lifetime. I have done that before too. I wanted to see all 50 states and also go to all of the National Parks. But as hindrances arrive in life I have started to question if a Bucket List is really important? I am coming to believe that it is not. In the end, what does it matter if you have been to a physical location or not. You might take pictures, buy a T-shirt and that's about it. What does that contribute to the world or your life? 

     Those are just the things that I wanted to do, I'm sure everyone has their own desires. Some of them may seem unreasonable to me, but maybe seeing all of the National Parks would be unreasonable to others.

     What is coming into focus for me is that all of this is temporary. Yes, I've known that for a long time, but if we really understand this is temporary then why even make a Bucket List? We are actually aiming for Heaven! What could be more exciting than that!? So my Bucket List has transmogrified to focusing on the Eternal side of life! What a great adventure awaits us! Way better than anything on Earth that we can put on a "List"!

Bucket List

What is on your "Bucket List"? I was considering this morning that we tend to put things on our list that truly have no value, when we leave this Earth will it matter if we climbed the highest mountain or tasted the most delectable dishes? Wouldn't it maybe be better to have things on our Bucket List such as: 1. A clear conscience. 2. Forgiven anyone who has done wrong to us 3. Helped everyone that it has been in our power to help ..... these are just for beginners, I'm sure you have some ideas to add of your own~ but really, when we move on, how much better to have lived a life of integrity than of self indulgence?