I Am Here

Occasionally I have to stop and remind myself that I am here.
Now.
Present in this moment in time.
If I choose to focus on plans, events or goals for the future, I'm missing out on today.
Life is overwhelming enough on a daily basis-
Why continue to stress, worry and plan for a tomorrow?
There is no guarantee that todays fears about the future will even pertain.
In fact, there's no promise that tomorrow will even come.
Live in this moment, because I am here now.

Anticipation

I battle the urge to live in the future;
Always aware of where I'd like to be,
What I'd like to be doing.
I've been a "planner" since I was a very young kid.
The need to set goals, make lists, and map out an entire year of my life-
In many ways, I believe I've succeeded at my dreams because I was so focused.
Yet there is a part of me that strives for a release.
A break from always anticipating every moment.
Do I miss the real "payoff" because I've been so attached to the idea of what "it" will feel like?
Ultimately I think a little anticipation goes a long way;
My goal is to have an understanding of what may come,
But be open and ready to be surprised!

Reflecting

Another year comes to an end.
Three hundred and sixty five days--
365 opportunities to grow.
Some goals achieved,
Others are still a work in progress.
(Like life I guess.)
Dreams are sparked where we didn't imagine.
New doors open,
While other accomplishments seem less important.
Surprise victories!
Mild setbacks.
The beauty of life is in those moments you weren't planning for!
New friendships blossom, as some relationships drift apart.
Looking back with gratitude.
No regrets.
Now it's time to focus on new adventures.
Plan, set goals, make resolutions, dream big.
But remember we're only "promised" the present.
So don't forget to live NOW!
Happy New Year.

Plan For Plans To Change...

In life, what I've discovered time and again;
Planning anything is a waste of energy-
It seems the more precise I am with mapping out my future,
The more likely I'm reminded that my future has a different path.
As a kid, I used to get extremely upset over this little detail,
I'd rage if something didn't go as it was choreographed.
Now, I see so obviously that the best parts of life, much like my favorite rides at amusement parks,
are the ones where you can't see the track ahead...
So I'm done stressing about failed plans-
Because failed plans have lead me to the most wonderful opportunities!