Is it the sense of wanting to be in the future when you can only be in the present? Wanting to fast-forward to some ‘knowing time’ where you’ll have the answer or situation you desire? But how do we really know that that future place will be any better than where we are right now?
If you had a remote control, would you skip ahead?
If you did, you might hazard the chance of getting
somewhere before you’re truly ready for it. In my opinion, the universe spins exactly
as it should, and if we can align ourselves accordingly (be satisfied in the
present moment, with exactly what is happening to you now), the anxiety of
waiting is moot.
The illusion of the ‘As Soon As’ syndrome needs to
be addressed. We’ve all been there at one time or another: As soon as I get
published, I’ll be happy/satisfied/complete. I’m convinced that’s all a big fat
lie. You will feel a temporary happiness around the moment you receive the good
news, but it will quickly fade into that pesky human condition: the desire to
achieve or arrive at the next big thing. Waiting to publish more books.
We are constantly working to cross things off our
list and in doing so, get so mired in our lists that we forget to embrace and
enjoy the journey.
Want in on a little secret? You’ll never be happy
until you are happy as you are right now. In your current position, doing or
not doing whatever it is that you are experiencing right now.
Take a deep breath. Feel the air fill your lungs.
Are you in good health? Do you have plenty to eat and a safe place to live? Do
you have people who care about you and support you? Are you free to say what
you like (not at the expense of others) and live creatively?
If so, take a moment and give thanks for what you
have. Being grateful for what is, is the first step toward true happiness.
Look at what’s already inside your half-full glass.
Focus on what is there already and bow to its goodness. When you appreciate
what you have, more things tend to jump into the glass without much struggle.
Remember, there will always be more, but you’ll
never cross it all off of your list until you accomplish humanity’s last chore.
Which is to die.
So embrace the present and be fully alive, engaged in all that you do. Turn your back on the wanting for more or the unknown. The unknown doesn’t matter. Today is perfect, even with its flaws. Problems teach us and grow us and provide us with opportunities to dig our roots in deeper.
So embrace the present and be fully alive, engaged in all that you do. Turn your back on the wanting for more or the unknown. The unknown doesn’t matter. Today is perfect, even with its flaws. Problems teach us and grow us and provide us with opportunities to dig our roots in deeper.
Stretch out in your space. Give yourself permission
to be fully alive. What would you do/feel/think if you weren’t waiting for
anything?
Say, I’m not waiting, I’m simply enjoying myself in
this moment.
Happy writing! And more importantly, Happy Living!
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