Tim Coats

Vacations end too quickly, and life seems to accelerate with age. Through a cherished family tradition called the Sunday Rule, this reflection explores how we can stop focusing on departures and start fully embracing the time we have.

Approaching a 50th high school reunion, Tim reflects on aging, grandchildren, and the surprising realization that time doesn't feel linear—it feels like a circle.

A chance encounter with a street prophet forty-five years ago becomes a lifelong reminder to consider what we exchange our lives for and what truly remains when time passes.