FROM: TheThoughtSpigot.com
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There was an arrangement, where a man with massive amounts of wealth, decided to give $86,400 a day, to a poor family of his choice. The only catch was this:
1. At midnight, $86,400 would be put into the same family bank account, each day. 2. They were able to withdraw, spend the money on anything, but the money would NEVER carry over to the next day.
There was an arrangement, where a man with massive amounts of wealth, decided to give $86,400 a day, to a poor family of his choice. The only catch was this:
1. At midnight, $86,400 would be put into the same family bank account, each day. 2. They were able to withdraw, spend the money on anything, but the money would NEVER carry over to the next day.
3. At 11:59 PM, each day, as the clock struck midnight, the account would liquidate all funds and would deposit a fresh $86,400, in the account.
4. I will ask you to do something for me, sometime, in your lifetime.
Both, the family and the man, agreed to the terms. Everyday, the family would withdraw the money and keep it in cashier's checks, for the first 363 days. After the 363 days, the family decided to see how much money they had spent, saved, and would be making in the future. It turned out, the family was set for life, had plenty of nice things, and would be able to keep on investing and doing what they were doing. However, on the 364th day, their benefactor decided to come and visit the family. The family welcomed him with open arms, but was curious to the meeting and what was in store for the future?
The man brought in the whole family (Mom, Dad, three kids, and others gathered) and he said, "I have given you this money, $86,400 a day, for a year now. I do not care what you have done with the money, what you have left, or what you have saved. However, I do care about the exact amount of money I have given you each day. I have come now to ask one thing of you, and also to let you know that tomorrow will be the last day, a deposit of $86,400 will be given to your family. I am sure you have more than enough saved and left over, so there should be no problem."
The father spoke and said, "We are forever grateful to your generosity, what is it that you wish us to do?"
The man said, "I was given two years to live, because I have cancer. Therefore, I had the idea to not only help a family in need, but also to show them a special way of looking at something. Here is what I am going to ask you all to do and tell you my idea.
I gave you $86,400 a day, to help you and for one reason. There are 86,400 seconds in a day. You do not get them back, once they are spent, you will never see them again, once they tick on. Once, the day is over, you do not get to carry any of the seconds over, to the next day. Each second is precious, more so, than the dollars you have received. Each second of the day, represents a different, special, and unique opportunity for everyone in the world and yourselves. You may use it to change, stay the same, or even squander the time given to you. Although, when you are out of time, there is none left, and you never know when you time is up. This is why I have come today, to let you know, before I am gone (which could be any second), there will be no more money, and I am asking you this; I want you to go out and live each second of your life, do not take anything for granted, and I want you to spread this message, for all it is worth, to you."
The family agreed and the old gentleman left, and they agreed to stay in touch. That never happened, and they were unable to ever speak again. The old man was supposed to live another two to four months, maybe a year, due to his ailments. However, on the way home, from the families house, a drunk man missed a stop sign and slammed into the man's car. The old man died instantly, but not before he got his message out.
NOW, "I" SAY TO ANYONE WHO MAY READ THIS: "There is 86,400 second in a day and each one of them count, because there is not anyone in the world, who knows when they will leave this earth. Please utilize, your seconds to mend old wounds, take advantage of all of the beauty and challenges around you, try something new and make yourself a better person, and most of all, make and impact on those around you, those you do not know and those you do know. Look at the beauty in your life and be thankful, but realize that you need to focus on each second and do the right thing for yourself, but more over for the greater good, each second.
4. I will ask you to do something for me, sometime, in your lifetime.
Both, the family and the man, agreed to the terms. Everyday, the family would withdraw the money and keep it in cashier's checks, for the first 363 days. After the 363 days, the family decided to see how much money they had spent, saved, and would be making in the future. It turned out, the family was set for life, had plenty of nice things, and would be able to keep on investing and doing what they were doing. However, on the 364th day, their benefactor decided to come and visit the family. The family welcomed him with open arms, but was curious to the meeting and what was in store for the future?
The man brought in the whole family (Mom, Dad, three kids, and others gathered) and he said, "I have given you this money, $86,400 a day, for a year now. I do not care what you have done with the money, what you have left, or what you have saved. However, I do care about the exact amount of money I have given you each day. I have come now to ask one thing of you, and also to let you know that tomorrow will be the last day, a deposit of $86,400 will be given to your family. I am sure you have more than enough saved and left over, so there should be no problem."
The father spoke and said, "We are forever grateful to your generosity, what is it that you wish us to do?"
The man said, "I was given two years to live, because I have cancer. Therefore, I had the idea to not only help a family in need, but also to show them a special way of looking at something. Here is what I am going to ask you all to do and tell you my idea.
I gave you $86,400 a day, to help you and for one reason. There are 86,400 seconds in a day. You do not get them back, once they are spent, you will never see them again, once they tick on. Once, the day is over, you do not get to carry any of the seconds over, to the next day. Each second is precious, more so, than the dollars you have received. Each second of the day, represents a different, special, and unique opportunity for everyone in the world and yourselves. You may use it to change, stay the same, or even squander the time given to you. Although, when you are out of time, there is none left, and you never know when you time is up. This is why I have come today, to let you know, before I am gone (which could be any second), there will be no more money, and I am asking you this; I want you to go out and live each second of your life, do not take anything for granted, and I want you to spread this message, for all it is worth, to you."
The family agreed and the old gentleman left, and they agreed to stay in touch. That never happened, and they were unable to ever speak again. The old man was supposed to live another two to four months, maybe a year, due to his ailments. However, on the way home, from the families house, a drunk man missed a stop sign and slammed into the man's car. The old man died instantly, but not before he got his message out.
NOW, "I" SAY TO ANYONE WHO MAY READ THIS: "There is 86,400 second in a day and each one of them count, because there is not anyone in the world, who knows when they will leave this earth. Please utilize, your seconds to mend old wounds, take advantage of all of the beauty and challenges around you, try something new and make yourself a better person, and most of all, make and impact on those around you, those you do not know and those you do know. Look at the beauty in your life and be thankful, but realize that you need to focus on each second and do the right thing for yourself, but more over for the greater good, each second.
Time stands still for no one. In life, there is no dress rehearsal. Please, LIVE your life, because you do not know, when the sand will run out of your hour glass. On any time line, there is always a starting point and an end."
