I saw my dad briefly the other day.
Just a quick moment. In passing.
And it hit me…I don’t see him that much.
Not really. Not like I should.
And then another thought came in—quiet, but heavy:
We don’t have that much time left together.
Not in the grand scheme of things.
And that’s true for all of us.
Our parents. Our grandparents.
The older men and women who were here before us.
We move through life like they’re permanent. Like there’s always another weekend. Another holiday. Another chance to sit down, talk, ask questions, listen.
But there isn’t.
Not unlimited, anyway.
Time is undefeated.
And one day you’ll wish you had one more conversation. One more story. One more ordinary moment that didn’t feel important at the time.
So here’s the move:
Spend more time with your elders.
Call them. Visit them. Sit with them longer than you planned.
Ask them about their life. Their struggles. Their wins. Their regrets.
There’s wisdom there you won’t find anywhere else.
And more importantly, there’s connection.
Because being a Builder isn’t just about building your future.
It’s about remembering and honoring where you came from.
It’s about recognizing that you’re part of a line—and one day, you’ll be the elder.
And when that day comes, you’ll hope the younger generation will make time for you.
So don’t wait.
Make the call. Make the visit.
Sit a little longer.
Because one day…you won’t be able to.
Builder Principle
Catch up today. Tomorrow may be too late.
Something to Ponder
Who have you been neglecting? Maybe it’s time to build that relationship…before it’s too late.
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.
-Brickwall