Life is short. In fact, I heard a wise statement once that said, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper…the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.”

It feels that each year goes by faster and faster, as I am sure you have also regarded it. But the truth is that life is fleeting, and this life is but a vapor in the grand scheme. So, this begs the question…what is life all about? What matters most?

As it turns out, what matters most is not what we do but the people we do it with. What people talk about on their deathbeds is not the what’s in life…but the who’s in life.

The what’s in life is all about the things we did, which is essential, but not as important as the who’s we impacted and the who’s we did life with. No one talks about projects and plans on their deathbed. Instead, they talk about the people they loved the most and the people that meant the most to them.

So, in this new year, let’s focus on what matters most…people. Let’s focus on the who’s in our lives and ensure we give them our all. Start with your family and work out from there. Ask yourself these questions:

• Is my family getting the best of me?
• Are my friends getting my care and encouragement?
• Are the people I am in community with getting my service and support?

Focus on what it’s all about, impact the people around you, and enjoy them.