My Big Picture “Things To Do” List
The term “bucket list” is pretty common these days. In case you’ve never heard of it before, it means a list of events or activities you’d like to take part in before you “kick the bucket.” There was a fairly good movie made of the same name a few years ago starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson and the idea of having a “bucket list” caught on. At the time, I didn’t really think much of have such a list, mainly because you never know when you’re going to leave Earth. Why rush to get tons of things done in a span of two or three years when you could have just spread it out?
But, then I got to thinking, “Why not just make a list of things you’d like to do sometime in your life?” So, I did it. Well, kind of. The best part about it is that I’m already able to check one thing off of my list.
If you’re expecting a firm list of items that I’d like to accomplish within my life, you’re going to be somewhat disappointed. Right now, I only have a few “things to do” in my mind, not on paper and as I mentioned before, one of those items can be crossed off – giving blood.
My church recently hosted a blood drive and at first I was reluctant to give because of fear. Not of needles, but of just the process overall. I didn’t know how much they would take or if I would be the only one giving. It turns out, all my questions were answered and I was in good company for the whole process. It made me feel great looking down at the bandage on my arm and knowing that I will save a life one day.
The other items on my “Big Picture Things To Do” list will come over time – getting promoted to a management position, getting married and having a family, and meeting the President of the United States. I’m in no rush to complete these activities because I know that they will come in their own time and if they are part of my life course.
I challenge you to create a “Big Picture Things To Do” list and work toward accomplishing all of the items on the list. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment and a sense of completion. Why not dream big?
