"One must always maintain one's connection to
the past and yet
ceaselessly pull away from it."
~Donald Horban
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.
Your
affirmation: I use the past and future to
improve my today.
And as always,
don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?