To live in anticipation is to live with disappointment. Expectations can be a heavy burden. Acceptance of the present, is the best path to happiness. Be glad for the day and you will be happy everyday. The desire for things beyond what you need for today may cause you to stumble in your haste for the future. These are simple truths that I have learned.
As man has advanced his civilization basic needs are being fulfilled. Food and shelter are easily and readily available to all. It is only the quality of that food and shelter that is in question. We no longer need be burdened with just struggling to survive. We have time for leisure. We have time to pursue the " extras. " It is the pursuit of those "extras" that causes our troubles today. When man was more focused on just surviving, the extras were appreciated more. They certainly weren't anticipated. They came as gifts. An easy hunt, a big catch or finding shelter in a storm. Now our expectations are much higher. We have come to expect the " extras. " For some, demanding the extras.
It is best to prepare for tomorrow. I would not say just live for today. What I am saying is, live today. Today will not be repeated. The only repetition comes in the desire for tomorrow. But for today, enjoy what the day brings you. To worry, to anticipate what tomorrow may bring, will gain nothing.
When we start to worry and anticipate what we would like to have happen, we are often disappointed. The world doesn't turn on our axis. I know we would like it to, but it doesn't. Expectations dashed to the ground. Life can seem monotonous. It is only so if you allow it to be. You give it permission by anticipation. Each new moment is an opportunity for a new beginning. Live it. Don't wait for tomorrow to bring anything, go get it.
As man has advanced his civilization basic needs are being fulfilled. Food and shelter are easily and readily available to all. It is only the quality of that food and shelter that is in question. We no longer need be burdened with just struggling to survive. We have time for leisure. We have time to pursue the " extras. " It is the pursuit of those "extras" that causes our troubles today. When man was more focused on just surviving, the extras were appreciated more. They certainly weren't anticipated. They came as gifts. An easy hunt, a big catch or finding shelter in a storm. Now our expectations are much higher. We have come to expect the " extras. " For some, demanding the extras.
It is best to prepare for tomorrow. I would not say just live for today. What I am saying is, live today. Today will not be repeated. The only repetition comes in the desire for tomorrow. But for today, enjoy what the day brings you. To worry, to anticipate what tomorrow may bring, will gain nothing.
When we start to worry and anticipate what we would like to have happen, we are often disappointed. The world doesn't turn on our axis. I know we would like it to, but it doesn't. Expectations dashed to the ground. Life can seem monotonous. It is only so if you allow it to be. You give it permission by anticipation. Each new moment is an opportunity for a new beginning. Live it. Don't wait for tomorrow to bring anything, go get it.
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