"Life is not about how many breaths you take, it is the moments that take your breath away."
Thank goodness yesterday is over. It wasn't a good day, but it wasn't as terrible as i anticipated either. I think i did well on both of my tests I had. Then, Katie came home from her date with Rick and brought me a rose that the owner of Casablanca gave her to give to me. He knows us from our numerous excursions there so she told him i said hello and voila! a rose for Holly. That was exciting. Then, Allie (and Katie) gave Duke (and I) a Vday card. It was hilarious. Thanks to everyone else too for all the Vday messages! Luv you all!
Anyway, I read this article in a magazine yesterday and i thought it was worth posting about.
Living in the Moment
"For the six years of my life between the ages of 17 and 23 I spent much of my time looking forward to the next big thing. It seemed like no matter where I was in life, there was always somewhere better to be. When I was in high school I couldn't wait to be in college, when I was in college I wanted to be in the corporate world. When I was single I wanted to be dating, when I was dating I wanted to be married. So when i finally 'arrived' where I thought I wanted to be there seemed to be this empty feeling that came along with the 'hurry up and wait' way that I'd lived my life. . .Sometimes, to make it where you want to go and to be content when you get there, you have to anticipate the journey as much as the destination. Before taking life by the horns, take a moment and get real with the one person who really knows you best-you. No matter the goals, whatever your path, here are five questions to ask yourself in 2005 as you strive to make the most of life.
1. What is one thing that I can do now that will make this moment count in my life count five years from now?
2. What would it take for me to become my own biggest fan?
3. How can I value who I am as I strive to become who I want to be?
4. If this was the last year of my life, what would I want my life to say about me?
5. What or who does my happiness depend on?"
This is just a tidbit of the article but the part I found most insightful. As most of us are making big transitions in our lives or just getting ready to make those big transitions, I think we get caught up in anticipating what is going to happen next and not focusing on the here and now. But, the here and now is what is going to matter in the future. Think about the questions above and see how you can apply them to your own lives. By making today better, you can only be helping yourself in the future. "Your life is now, get up and dance!"
Anyway, I read this article in a magazine yesterday and i thought it was worth posting about.
Living in the Moment
"For the six years of my life between the ages of 17 and 23 I spent much of my time looking forward to the next big thing. It seemed like no matter where I was in life, there was always somewhere better to be. When I was in high school I couldn't wait to be in college, when I was in college I wanted to be in the corporate world. When I was single I wanted to be dating, when I was dating I wanted to be married. So when i finally 'arrived' where I thought I wanted to be there seemed to be this empty feeling that came along with the 'hurry up and wait' way that I'd lived my life. . .Sometimes, to make it where you want to go and to be content when you get there, you have to anticipate the journey as much as the destination. Before taking life by the horns, take a moment and get real with the one person who really knows you best-you. No matter the goals, whatever your path, here are five questions to ask yourself in 2005 as you strive to make the most of life.
1. What is one thing that I can do now that will make this moment count in my life count five years from now?
2. What would it take for me to become my own biggest fan?
3. How can I value who I am as I strive to become who I want to be?
4. If this was the last year of my life, what would I want my life to say about me?
5. What or who does my happiness depend on?"
This is just a tidbit of the article but the part I found most insightful. As most of us are making big transitions in our lives or just getting ready to make those big transitions, I think we get caught up in anticipating what is going to happen next and not focusing on the here and now. But, the here and now is what is going to matter in the future. Think about the questions above and see how you can apply them to your own lives. By making today better, you can only be helping yourself in the future. "Your life is now, get up and dance!"