The nowness of things...

Do you ever notice in life there are those that are never satisfied? You know, they win lotto and complain about the taxes being taken out. Or they get promoted, but complain about the new responsibilities and extra hours. I know you’ll say it’s about viewing the glass half full or half empty, but maybe for some, the fact that there’s a glass is annoying.

I know that life is either too short or too long depending on how you choose to live it, but whatever happened to just being thankful for the nowness of things? You know, that fact that your life at this moment is probably exactly where it should be. I know this might be a bit to existential for folks, but if you think you’re here to learn, why not consider the current state of affairs at the class you’re supposed to be enrolled it. Once you pass your final exam, you’ll be able to graduate to the next level course. Where, anyone who’s had to take a sequenced course will tell you the basic class is always boring but as you advance, it gets more and more interesting and more and more fun. And sure, there’s homework and studying that needs to be done. So? Don’t be the person who didn’t read the book and got the crib notes. So the sooner, you hurry up and get to learning what you’re supposed to…the faster you’ll get to where you need to go.

And as in most things, there are no viable short cuts in life. Think of it this way, in nature things take the time they’re supposed to take no matter what. You can’t really make an cherry tree make cherries faster than it is supposed to and still have good tasting fruit…so instead of rushing through life, maybe what we all need to do it stop and allow the fruit of our labors to ripen?

So, right now, just take a moment and reflect. And don’t be that annoying person that complains about everything. What is, is; but how you perceive it, is up to you. For me, I say pass the glass, I’ll work with whatever’s in it. I also have a few number 2 pencils sharpened and ready to go.