I started collecting vinyl in December of last year (with the kick-start from one of my best friends). Since then, I have collected more records than I care to admit. During one of my recent record store visits, the cashier told me about how he purchased a rare album for his teenaged son. His son never opened it and within a few weeks, sold it for over $800 (well over what his dad paid for it).

Granted, I understand the lesson here of saving something to increase its value. As much as I love music, that would never work for me. I thought about that guy’s son and how the grand concept of saving is important by society’s standards. We are often taught to save money for a rainy day or even hold back our emotions in relationships to avoid the other person from getting the best of us.

What kind of life is that? How miserable must it be to save everything for some unspoken ultimate opportunity to unwrap the contents? I must admit, I have lived my life like this to some degree. Don’t get me wrong, we should practice restraint in some situations. However, the last two years have definitely shown me the importance of living in the moment. Even down to this blog you’re reading, many experts would say it’s best to post at Noon or early in the morning to catch the peak time of readers. So, what the heck….I’m unwrapping a few things right now and posting this as soon as I finish the blog.

On September 2, 2021, please lend your ears to check out my new limited episode podcast, Trigger Pointe. The podcast will discuss life’s triggers and how we deal with them. I’ve brought some of my friends along for the discussion as well. We’re talking about everything including love, finances, mental health and being alone with your thoughts. Look out for the book of the same name coming in early 2022. In the meantime, check me out as the co-host of Brown Liquor and Cigars (with John Patrick Adams), a podcast that talks about real issues from a male perspective.

Don’t forget to unwrap the beautiful moments in life…..right now.