One must always maintain
one's connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull
away from it.
Gaston Bachelard
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.
Today's Affirmation:
I stand "in the now" -- ready to create positive change
and make positive decisions.
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visiting http://brooknoel.com/2010/01/good-morning-inspiration-142010
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