Living in the past

I have known for a while now that different people live in different times. However, it only dawned on me recently that this also applies to one's general perspective on life.

There are those who live in the future, constantly concerned with "what will happen if... ". They seem to be lost in worry and miss out on the beauty of the "here and now". There are those who live in the past, always reminiscing on how they had planned their lives and how things are so very different today.

Then there is me, living in this moment, right now. Somewhat concerned about the future, but not enough to make very elaborate plans about it. Somewhat aware of the past, but not enough to remember it constantly. I find myself relying on God to remind me of relevant past experiences and flag important planning needs.

Prayer is my reality IV. Through it I am fed my past recollections as well as my future needs as they pertain to my daily reality. This leaves me sometimes with gaps in my preparedness, which, in turn, drive my education.

Despite the fact that this method of mine is far from perfect, I still wish more people would live in the present. There is so much to do and see and be in this time and place. Life is way too precious to waste it on the past or to save it for the future. Righteous living is a blessing in the here and now. That is something no one can take away from you.

TOTD: Pain is greatly removed from those who find exaltation in giving.

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