Living just for today is not an easy thing to do. The phrase “one day at a time” is a most notable one in the 12-step recovery programs. Even the Bible teaches us to “not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” -Matt 6:34.
Apparently living outside of today, means we’ll likely be worrying if we’re looking ahead. Yeah, that just about fits. Even when I’m just planning something, those “but-what-ifs” start strolling in, slanting their little question-mark heads to the left, to the right, then they’re bobbling back and forth, confounding me with potential problems!
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What a waste of time (plus energy of the brain) it is. We can’t change it, so no I shouldn’t have. I did whatever it was I did at that time - for better or worse (yes, even those of you who said this as your wedding vows!) - and live with the consequences, and learn from it! [see “Living Lessons of Life” blog]
What we choose for today is the same - live with it into tomorrow, learn from it. Try to go on and grow on.
Yes, there may be a multitude of problems now going on, debts to pay, lives to care for. Sure it’s hard to stay focused on today - sometimes holding onto a moment at a time is needed. Then I think of another verse in Matt 6, number 27: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Worrying and projecting problems into the future, or regretting the past will steal time from our lives.
Precious moment - the here and now - what’s it worth to you? Theresa M.
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