(Written last January, but never posted)
I'm not sure why such a large portion of our lives is spent in preparation for the future, of seasons, years, and careers yet to come. Why do we live like this?
I'm sure some enjoy the planning stage, but is it really necessary to always be looking forward? Do I always need to be thinking two or more steps ahead?
Yes, but really, NO.
One can argue that to compete, to get ahead, one must be prepared. Others take the more "que sera, sera" approach. I try to have a mix of both, but at times I feel a pressure to be only of the first sort.
Does this ever really make anyone happy? Does anyone really care that this doesn't make anyone in our society truly content?
For now having forethought and planning far in advance is just one of those necessary evils. In the midst of planning and worrying about the future, I just have to remind myself to enjoy the present.
We all do.
Yes, we need to look forward, especially if the present is less than wonderful. But, we also need to remember that the present itself is a gift. The future is the future... it has yet to occur and may never occur.
Wouldn't we all be a little happier if we set aside a portion of each day to recognizing this tidbit?
I think so.
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