The Power of a Second

It only takes a second to decide that you will rise from mediocrity to playing at level called mastery.

It only takes a second to decide not to jump the red light.

It only takes a second to control your anger.

It only takes a second to think before you speak.

It only takes a second to say I love you to your loved one, like you mean it.

It only takes a second to decide that you will start investing and stop spending too much.

It only takes a second to propose the girl / guy you like.

It only takes a second to cheer yourself up from the negativity you've thrown yourself into.

It only takes a second to stand firm on your decision even if the opposition gets stronger.

It only takes a second to delete those people from your life who don't value you.

It only takes a second to make the decision to end your dreadful relationships.

It only takes a second to say "No" to the pleasant distractions at the cost of your passionate pursuits.

It only takes a second to pay gratitude to the God for having so much in your life.

It only takes a second to clean up that messy table in your office that you hate so much.

It only takes a second to make the resolution to get fitter and healthier.

It only takes a second to say "Yes" to the challenging opportunity in front of you.

It only takes a second to think before you speak.

It only takes a second to smile at the bank employee whose day isn’t going well.

It only takes a second to smile and say hello to the lift man whom you chose to ignore every day.

It only takes a second to wear helmet or to put on your seatbelts.

It only takes a second to make the audience go wow with your entry.

It only takes a second to kiss your children and spouse before you leave for office.

It only takes a second to give your coat to a beggar shivering with cold.

It only takes a second to yell at your spouse for a tiny matter.

It only takes a second to say a heartfelt sorry for the mistake you did.

It only takes a second to lavishly praise someone for a job well done.

It only takes a second to stop a destructive thought from entering our mind.

It only takes a second to count your blessings in life.

It only takes a second to smile at a stranger in your daily commute to work.

It only takes a second to decide that you'll be displaying courage and passion to your teammates.

It only takes a second to make your family realize how much you mean to them.

I could think of innumerable ways like this. What a huge amount of power just one tiny little second holds!

We have structured our days into hours, minutes and seconds. Still we haven't ever realized the importance of each and every second we are blessed with.

How many of such aforementioned “seconds” have you experienced till now or put them into use?

If not much, then I guess you aren't truly living.

Make the time for things that count the most to you.

Till next time.

Stay motivated. Stay excited. Stay happy.