Have you given any thought to this truism lately?A rethink and action may change your life. Living in today is NOT as simple as it sounds at first blush!!Living-In-Today It is a cheap generosity, which promises the future in compensation for the present.—J. A. SpenderLiving in this moment is all we really have. We are constantly bombarded with advice to live for the future, but it perpetually exists beyond our grasp like the carrot tempting the donkey. We are told to be mindful of our career paths, to save for the future, and to sacrifice now for later rewards. We put off spending time with our children, but later they are no longer the same children. We postpone seeing friends now and discover later that we have lost our relationships.Of course, we can’t be foolish about our future. We need to make some plans and delay some immediate pleasures. But for now, we can only have a rapport with others and ourselves and experience life in this moment. The present is the only time when anything can happen, any change can occur. This moment is like a fresh, cool breeze. The rest exists only in our imaginations or memories.May I feel the exhilaration of being alive in this moment and maintain a balance in my perspective today.From Touchstones: A Book of Daily Meditations for Men ©1986, 1991 by Hazelden Foundation. Make a difference today Love Clint
