Enjoy Today

It's fine to work toward future goals, but don't forget that today will never come again.  You have only twenty-four hours to enjoy it. Some people put life on hold while striving for their dreams. At first their theme song is, "After I attain this, or that, then I'll be happy."  Then, later, after ambition pales, the regrets are felt. "Why didn't I make time to _____________?"
 
Instead of waiting for retirement to live in a beautiful place, consider finding a way to get there now. When we live our lives in accordance with our dreams, it becomes easy to cheer for other people doing so. When we don't, it's easy to be sour grapes, unsupportive, or jealous when others break free and follow their heart's desire. If you feel as if your life is somewhere out there as opposed to right here, stop and ask yourself:
 
What is missing in my life?
What have I put on hold?
What am I waiting for?
What would really fill my heart and make me happy?
What would I regret if I died tomorrow?
 
Though you may not die tomorrow, the saddest death is walking through life like a robot, cut off from the beauty of enjoying today.

~ Charlotte Sophia Kasl