“Yesterday is history,
Tomorrow is a mystery.
But today is a gift. That is why we call it the present.”
Quote by Helen Keller
My day starts with a cup of coffee in bed, talking with John. Whoever is up first, starts the brewing, and bring two mugs to the bedroom.We have shared this private time during our whole marraige. It is a time to discuss, share thoughts or be present for each other.
During the rest of the day, I start tasks but regrets from the day before invade my thoughts
You should have called Ruth” or “You forgot to send a birthday card to Pam.” I am not paying attention to my present task and spill Jiffy Mix on the floor.
Later I think of the next day’s meeting. I forget to run my blog through spell check.
“Sufficient onto the day is the evil thereof” Matt 6, 34. The passage warns to let tomorrow worry about itself. Today has enough worries of it’s own.
Like many people, I worry about the past and day dream about tomorrow, but I fail to live in the gift of the present.
“Live today as if it was your last, for some day it will be.”
Steve Jobs
How much time and energy do we invest in the past or future and ignore what is on our platter for this day? What can we do to change.
Mystics train themselves to think about the steps to complete the task at hand and then preform the task. When completed, the task is put aside and the next task is started. Our multi-task training rebels at this mindful working. In the long run, you will get more done and enjoy the process when you concentrate on one task to it’s completion .
As I age, I find staying on task and focus keeps me from forgetting a step. So this lent, I will try to be in the gift of the present and allow tommorow to take care of itself.
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The Present
People line up their tasks.
Relying on memory to
Enjoy the multi-tasking each day.
Sadly, they think of yesterday’s work.
Even wondering what tommorow holds.
Not living in the moment,
Their time is running out.
Carol Farnsworth copyright 2/23/21
carolaspot@aol.com
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