I Still Have My Tree Up
I still have my Christmas tree up, and that’s okay. There are so many people that always want to rush through life. They cannot take a moment to sit still and breathe. They are always looking forward to tomorrow.
But sadly, they miss out on today when they keep looking ahead to something better.
How many pastures have you overlooked dreaming of greener grass? But what if the plot of land of today is the greenest grass? What if you discover the chances missed a day too late?
One day too late.
My tidbit of mediocre wisdom – enjoy each day. You’re not guaranteed tomorrow and yesterday is already gone. All you have for certain is this very moment in time.
I have a tendency to wake up Monday morning already wishing it was Friday. But I have to choose to embrace each day as a token. I have to wrap my arms around a sleepy Monday morning and tell myself, “It’s going to be a good day!” I have to decide to find joy in the waiting of tomorrow but I have to remember to not let my wishing of better days blind me of experiencing the present.
Don’t be blinded by the dreams yet to come. You may miss the step needed to start your ascension because you were focusing too far ahead.
Open your eyes and take in the views.
When I run, I don’t look a mile ahead of me. I look at the ground 20 feet ahead of me. Making small, easier to reach goals, gives me that pat on my back of reaching a goal. My ultimate goal may be a few miles, but setting those smaller goals is the boost of confidence I need to keep running.
But as I run, I look around and try to enjoy the stars or clouds overhead. I listen to some music to get my heart pumping in a good way. I don’t run to cross it off the days agenda. I run because I want to run. It gives me a moment for myself to reflect on the day.
If you never take stock of your day and reflect on how much of a gift that it truly was, you will never find the present as a present.
Reflect a little more.
And compare a little less.
And if you still have your Christmas tree up, leave it up for another day and enjoy the day. You can always do chores tomorrow.
No one ever said they wish they could vacuum their house one more time before they die.
Have a great weekend! Make it a good one because it is a good one.
How and when do you reflect on your day?
