The Alpha, the Omega, and Everything in Between

August: On Wonder and AweAugust 9And then, there are the moments of the in-between.In thinking about this quote from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, I don’t know if it’s possible to look at everything through the lens of the first or last time. Or even if we should. These moments are special for the simple fact that they are the first and the last. And those moments in between—they might not be the most significant, or even significant at all, but they too are moments in the bigger story of our life. They each have their own purpose, even if it's simply to sit idly, looking out the window of a car on a rainy day, or to sit at your desk and muse over a quote for the 221st time that year, or to climb into your bed once again on the night of your 40th birthday.All the moments—the firsts, the lasts, the in-betweens—what’s important about them all is that you’re present for them, because before you know it, there won’t be any firsts, lasts, or in-betweens left.Reflection title: The Alpha, the Omega, and Everything in BetweenCreative inspiration:  Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in BrooklynReflection question: Am I being truly present and acknowledging the firsts, the lasts, and those moments in between?