This has to be the absolute, with out a doubt, hardest thing to do in life. Living in the present moment.  Actually enjoy the moment that you are in because you can never get it back. 

Why Not Be Happy? 

Many people ask me why I always seem so happy.  I am happy because I have learned how to live in the "now".  I don't worry.  There is no point.  It won't change a thing. 

Everything we think about is either  regarding the past or the future.  Think about it.  Right now you are probably thinking about what you need to do today or what happened yesterday.  You probably aren't thinking about what is happening right now.  Are your kids happy?  Are they running around playing and laughing, but you are missing it because you are worried about the future?  You are missing out on what life really should be about. 

Let Go Of Your Control Issues

The first thing that we must all learn is that we have absolutely no control over anything.  I mean it. Control is an illusion.  We can't control anything, but our own thoughts.  We can't always control what happens to us, what situations will arise, if our loved ones will live to see another day.  We have no control over 99% of what happens, but we can control our thoughts. 

Seize The Day

Start today. Right now you are reading this blog.  Take it in.  Stop and think about what you are reading. 

Later today when you hug your child, really hug them.  Think about the fact that they are a little miracle that you created and you will miss their youth if you spend time worrying that you won't have enough money to pay for them to go to college.  No matter what you do or how much money you save, it can all be taken from you in an instant. 

When you were married you never thought that you would be going through a divorce, but you are or you did.  It didn't matter how much you tried to avoid it, it came anyway.  This should be one of the greatest examples of how to let go of the sense of control in your entire life. 

All we can do is live for today.  There might never be a tomorrow.  It's not a sad concept, so please don't be sad. 

Remember: Living in the present moment is the key to happiness.  Enjoy what you have. 

For God's sake, stop and smell the roses!

Len :: Nov.28.2007 :: General ::

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