How often do we live in the past, or stay up late at night worrying about the future? How much of our lives are we missing focusing on things that we can't change or haven't even happened yet? I am as guilty as anyone else out there of doing this, it seems at times that living in the moment is impossible. We all have so much going on at any given moment whether it is finances, relationships, children or jobs, it is hard to be present completely at any given time. Any moment I know that I personally have a ton of things going on in my head. I like to think of myself as a multitasker. A lot of times while holding a conversation, working, speaking, or watching TV there are numerous other thoughts running through my head. Now this doesn't mean that it always detracts from the moment but depending on what I am thinking, it can definitely cause distraction. This is another aspect of my life I really want to improve (another resolution I guess).
So often it is easy to dwell on that bad day you had yesterday or that huge bill you have due in 3 day, but these things that you really can't control are costing precious moments in your life. I don't want to miss out on quality time with my wife or daughter of playing in the yard or having those crazy conversation that you can only have with a 5 year old because of things I can't control.
All we are ever guaranteed in this life is that moment that we are living right now. If we are not in this moment there is no telling what opportunities we are missing. How many times have you heard a contest announcer say "Must be present to win" I am attempting to adopt that fine print disclaimer into my life. If I am not present in the moment there is no chance for me to win at anything.
I have always been someone who worried a lot. My wife can attest to this strongly. So actually being present means that worry has to be something I work on as well. It is a work in progress just have to remember to shrug off the worry and keep living where we are right now.
#Winning (couldn't resist)
| Mat 6:25 | "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? |
| Mat 6:34 | "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day [is] its own trouble. |
