We live with so many what if's and if only's, that we often forget how to remain present in the lives that we have. We focus on what we will do once a certain goal is achieved, forgetting that there is plenty to do in the interim. "One day, when I've lost my excess weight, I will also be able to enjoy holiday's on the beach."
"One day, when the house is paid off, I will also be able to go on holiday."
"One day, when I meet my soulmate, I will also be able to feel complete and whole and happy"
"Once I get that promotion ..."
"Once the kids are out of the house ..."
"Once I retire ..."
We live every day in the hope that some future day will arrive. But, what if instead, we decide to remain present in today, in the life we already have? Would our new list not free us from wearying burdens?
"Today, although I am overweight, I will enjoy the beach."
"Today, burdened under a home loan, I will take a short trip to a neighbouring town, have a picnic, relax, see the sights."
"Today, all on my own, I will choose to be happy and whole."
"Regardless of whether I get the promotion or not, I will ..."
"While the kids are still in the house, I will ..."
"Even before I retire, I will ... remain present in the life I have now."
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