I have always worried about the future or over-analysed the past.
As a child, I used to wonder when I would be a year older. Or about what I would do once I grew up. While playing video games, often the main motivation to play a level was NOT to enjoy it, but to see what the next level had to offer.
As I grow up, I am finding that life is not simple. At least not simple enough to comprehend.
So from now on, the priority is to enjoy the present moment. That, and a little focus on improving myself and my situation for the not-too-far future.
Let us see what happens :-)
As a child, I used to wonder when I would be a year older. Or about what I would do once I grew up. While playing video games, often the main motivation to play a level was NOT to enjoy it, but to see what the next level had to offer.
As I grow up, I am finding that life is not simple. At least not simple enough to comprehend.
So from now on, the priority is to enjoy the present moment. That, and a little focus on improving myself and my situation for the not-too-far future.
Let us see what happens :-)
The way to be as the future can change no matter what we try, so may as well put more work into the present and not worry about the future so much
ReplyDeleteYes. The promise or threat of any future event cannot outweigh the now.
DeleteThumbs up! Present is a gift - which is why it is called 'present'. Unfortunately, most of live either in the past or in the future.
ReplyDeleteYour 'thumbs up' makes me feel like there should be a 'like' button for blogger too.
DeleteThis is a great goal, my friend! All we have is the here and now :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Also, congrats on getting married.
DeleteWhat you did in the past led to your present. What you do in your present will lead to your future. It's a causal system, kinda. Your present is the only variable you can act upon. :-)
ReplyDeleteI initially read the 'causal' as 'casual', almost hit my head on the wall until the fourth or fifth re-reading.
DeleteI burst out laughing when I read this. Casual system, it's confusing indeed. Almost 5yrs outta college and I still can't stop myself from using engineering terminologies. :-)
Deleteyes, being in the present is the best but it is very difficult to control the mind that always wanders in future or past
ReplyDeleteControlling the mind fully is surely not possible. What we can do is try to control a big part of it, for most of the time.
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