Good
morning!
This quote really got me thinking. One
of the facts that has been determined is that in order to find true
contentment and lasting joy we have to live in the present. If we
become overly reflective of the past, or overly concerned about the
future, then we begin living solely in our minds, versus in the
physical world. The physical world of our daily lives is where we must
live in order to create happiness and joy.
Of course, that is easier said than
done! As women, we are very good at worrying and anticipating obstacles
that have yet to arrive. We are also good at criticizing ourselves for
the mistakes of the past. But what good does either of these two
practices do besides sap our energy from living "in the now?"
This quote inspires my realization
that there is a healthy connection to both past and future, but beyond
that, we must pull away from letting either past or future control what
we have the ability to create in our daily life. We can learn from the
past - but let's not dwell in it. Instead, let us learn the lessons and
apply them today. Let us be "researchers" in our own lives, noting what
influenced us in the past, what made us happy, what we regret - and
let's take this research and apply it to maximize today.
Likewise, let us look forward to the
future with passion and excitement and expectation. Let us realize that
if we live "in the now" we stand the best chance of creating the
tomorrow we have always desired.
Your Turn:
Notice today how many times you spend reflecting
in the past or worrying about the future. Consciously draw your
attention back to "now" -- the only place where we can create true
change.
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