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I have oftentimes complained about how much I have to do, or there isn't enough time in a day to do it. What I am forgetting is that in performing my daily task, I really am getting a great deal out of life. If I never had anything to do, or never had any responsibilities to attend to, then my life would be very boring and useless indeed. And, most importantly, there would never be a feeling of pride in the job I did well.It is in the service work that I do for others that I also gain "real" satisfaction out of life. I can enjoy happiness and serenity if I slow down long to enjoy the moment in which I am working, instead of worrying about the end results.So, I must say to myself; there is a time and place for everything, and now is the time to enjoy what I am doing. For there is no tomorrow or no yesterday. There is only today. And so I must live in the present if I am to be truly happy.
At 7/16/2006 5:18 PM, MaR
Very clever, Viamarie. Let me leave you a quote I found recently:Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present moment. -- Buddha Happy sunday!
At 7/16/2006 8:03 PM, OldLady Of The Hills
In Acting, we call that "Being In The Moment"! A very good thing to do!
At 7/16/2006 8:30 PM, Jean-Luc Picard
That's living for the day, Viamarie!
At 7/17/2006 6:02 AM, Anonymous
Great reminder to focus on the now. I am so guilty of wishing I could do more or not having enough time. I would never want boring!