Living for the future or Living in the past

     I hear many people say, "I can't wait until I get a new job, a promotion, move in to my new house, buy a new car, loose some weight or fill in the _______ then I'll be happy."

     On the other hand I hear some say, "Boy, I sure miss the old days when things were simpler. I was so happy then."

     I have no doubt that the future will bring some happiness in to your life as the past did with others, but the way I look at is the future isn't here and the past is gone so why wait. I choose to live now and get the most happiness out of every day. If I do that I will create a memorable past and a challenge to build the future of my dreams.

     Looking forward to the future is good as long as you don't ignore the present. The same holds true for dwelling on the past. Plan for the future and enjoy the memories from the past but don't let that cause you to forget about the joys of each day in the present.

     Build a better past and brighter future by living in the now. Learn to appreciate the privilege of living in the moment. "Just Saying...."