If the most successful people in the world would be completely open about their lives, I'm sure they'd tell you of a time when they felt lost and confused. I can imagine them talking about waking up one day and realizing that they did not recognize anyone around them. They would probably say that they were so busy focusing on the goal until they forgot to enjoy the process. Well, in that case, they are no different than you and me. I've also realized that I get so busy preparing for tomorrow until I forget to enjoy today. There have been plenty of missed opportunities that I could have spent with family and friends. Even chances to enjoy the fruits of my labor have been sacrificed because I was too busy focusing on the next thing. Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 2:24, "A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God." As I matured, "... I put away childish things" (1 Corinthians 13:11), but I never intended to lose touch with my inner-child along the way. That's what makes me....ME. I am spontaneous and fun-loving; not this super serious person I've become. Who wants to spend each day thinking about bills and doctor's appointments? Life is too short to not enjoy every moment of it. Carpe Diem! Seize the day! I will not let life pass me by while I prepare for old age. I will learn to enjoy each and every day. I will no longer let my goals and ambitions take SOLE possession of my thoughts. I will "live a little." Don't Lose Yourself Trying To Find Yourself.
Another good one, Jonathan. That little child within us has to play, and we need to make time for him/her. It's easy to get caught up in the rush of life, so we need reminders. Thank you for giving me a reminder today.
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Thanks Marilyn. I find myself choosing work over play all too often even on my off days. I don't want to be one of those people who finally retires, goes on a cruise and then dies. I want to enjoy what I've worked so hard for. L
ReplyDeleteJonathan, Where are you? Your posts are interesting and helpful. How about another one. I hope you're not doing all that work and no play thing. Talk to the world. You have important things to say, and we're listening.
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Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteI have definitely forgotten to play a little, but thank you for reminding me to follow my own advice. I actually have a new post coming later tonight.