Living in The Moment, Rather Than For Tomorrow.

Are you living in the moment, rather than living for what you hope/think will happen tomorrow? Part of the problem with life is that things just aren't very predictable. You aren't always going to be able to choose the path your life follows, nor the direction of the path.

So what is the difference between living in the moment and living for tomorrow? If you're living in the moment, you're fully aware of the joys and blessings you do have in your life. If you're focused on what may come tomorrow, you're more likely to be focused on what hasn't happened yet.

You know the saying... "If only..." For most of us, those two words are what keeps happiness at bay. You can't be truly happy if you're constantly wishing for something else or something different. True happiness is found in each moment that you choose it to be found in. 

As an example- I'm a military spouse. My husband of 4 years has been deployed for a year and a half, by the time he gets home- he'll have been away from our children and myself for two years. We don't like it- of course we don't, no one wants to spend that kind of time away from their spouse! 

And while we're looking forward to his return and getting back to some semblance of "normal" in our life together- we're also able to see the joy in the days that go by, the silly little things our children do that I manage to take video of and send him, those phone calls, emails, etc. 

As John Lennon said- "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." I can't think of a more accurate way to describe it. Living in today, finding the joy and blessing in each moment is not always easy, but the more you "practice," the easier it gets.

While planning for your future by getting an education and having a solid financial plan is important, don't get so caught up in the mechanics of your financial plan or your education that you forget to take time to breath and enjoy the blessings and life you have *now.* Once time has passed, it can't be gotten back.

Are you living in today? Or are you too busy planning and wishing for tomorrow?

Edited to add: I am not discounting the necessity of planning for the future financially. I am referring to the kind of happiness found with the love of family members, friends, the simple blessings and pleasures of life and love.