Could truer words be spoken?
Too often we look outside ourselves for happiness, saying that we'll only be happy if we make more money, lose more weight, have a bigger house, .... you get the idea. I am just as guilty of falling into this trap as anyone else. I even struggle with it now as I try to lose the baby weight following the recent birth of my second son. I find myself feeling restless and just wanting the time to pass by quickly to get to what will "really make me happy." However, I really do have the power to choose to be happy right now, even while continuing to work towards goals.
Two concepts are coming to mind right now: I really am what I think (positive thinking), and living in the present moment. Those often go hand-in-hand for me. I admit that there are times that I am neither living in the present moment, nor feeling content with the way things are. For example, I can find myself dreaming about what it will be like to take the boys to Disney World when they get older. I have easily given in to the temptation to spend too much time dreaming about the future, wanting it to hurry up and get here, that I get restless and frustrated with the present. To the point that I overlook how wonderful the time is right now.
Every moment, every day is precious. While it is fun to plan ahead, I don't want to wish this time away by only looking forward. It is important to remember all of life's blessings that are currently around us. To slow down and find happiness and contentment in the shear joy of watching your 3-month-old smile at you when they see you. To see your two-years-old's pride in himself after learning a new skill and doing it all on his own.
Remember, you are what you think. You have the power to start your day out on a positive note, to feel good about where things are at in your life right now. Dream, set goals, go after the life you have always wanted, but..... don't forget to appreciate all of the special, present moments along the way. You don't want to get to your destination and realize that you missed the whole trip. Life is a journey and every moment is precious.
Kim
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