Living for the Moment
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." This ancient Chinese Proverb speaks volumes to me. The first time I heard the proverb I was in the car and I got the goose bumps. There are 2 primary lessons we can draw. One, it is never too late to create beauty in the world. And, two, take hold of your own life and make the necessary changes to succeed whether that be spiritual, financial, or familial. Today is so beautiful and those who make the most of each moment are the happiest and most well-off. All we can do is make the most out of each moment we have. If you plan your 2, 5, 10, and 20 year goals in life you only set yourself up for worry and anxiety. Let's control the present.
I do think that everyone needs to set career goals or markers, but all you can really control is the here and now. I have come to learn from my father that one shouldn't stress over uncontrollable circumstances. Seek information from those in your career, spiritual life, personal life, and family relationships who are wiser than you. My first job out-of-college we would have "If somebody got hit by a bus meetings." Joking aside, the title of the meetings makes one think of that 20 year plan and wonder. Is an every day plan more important?
I don't know the answers to any of these questions as I am 30. I do know what my life experiences have taught me. Every one in my inner circle seems to live by previous life experiences. I say live one day at a time. It could be the most important one you have.
I do think that everyone needs to set career goals or markers, but all you can really control is the here and now. I have come to learn from my father that one shouldn't stress over uncontrollable circumstances. Seek information from those in your career, spiritual life, personal life, and family relationships who are wiser than you. My first job out-of-college we would have "If somebody got hit by a bus meetings." Joking aside, the title of the meetings makes one think of that 20 year plan and wonder. Is an every day plan more important?
I don't know the answers to any of these questions as I am 30. I do know what my life experiences have taught me. Every one in my inner circle seems to live by previous life experiences. I say live one day at a time. It could be the most important one you have.
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