I’m Trying To Slow Down and Be Present in Life

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rried, and have children of her own. Those days are coming, and they will be here before I know it.Time passes slowly when we’re bored. Days seem to drag on without end.It’s worse when we’re looking forward to something that’s happening in the future, like a vacation. We count down the days, imagining ourselves sitting on a warm beach.The first day of a week-long vacation arrives. Excited, we pack our clothes, get in the car, and drive away. We’re having fun and staying busy seeing the sights. The week goes by quickly. Too quickly.In a flash, we are pulling back into the driveway, already stressed about our first day back to work. Where did the week go?“Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.” ― Catherynne M. ValenteTime seems to pass more quickly than

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I want it to when I’m dreading something in the future. It can be a doctor’s appointment, a test, or an interview. Even if the date is scheduled for weeks into the future, the date always seems to arrive in record time.The date comes and goes. Life goes on until there’s something else to worry about.Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive, fully aware. — Thich Nhat HanhLike many people, I’m not good at staying in the present moment. I worry about something far away in the future, or I’m embarrassed by something I said five years ago.My mind would be a lot less anxious and more focused if I let myself be right here, right now.Thanks to <a href="undefined">Dennett</a> for this month’s “Sunsets” writing prompt.</article></body>

Time is flying by

Colorful sunset. Photo taken by the author.

“Children have neither a past nor a future. Thus they enjoy the present, which seldom happens to us.” — Jean de La Bruyère

Earlier this afternoon, my sister sent me a picture of my niece with a Learner’s Permit in her hand. She’s learning to drive. I vividly remember the day she was born. How is it possible that 15 years have passed since that day?

Soon, my niece will be driving her first car, graduating high school, and going off to college. She might stay home, get married, and have children of her own. Those days are coming, and they will be here before I know it.

Time passes slowly when we’re bored. Days seem to drag on without end.

It’s worse when we’re looking forward to something that’s happening in the future, like a vacation. We count down the days, imagining ourselves sitting on a warm beach.

The first day of a week-long vacation arrives. Excited, we pack our clothes, get in the car, and drive away. We’re having fun and staying busy seeing the sights. The week goes by quickly. Too quickly.

In a flash, we are pulling back into the driveway, already stressed about our first day back to work. Where did the week go?

“Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.” ― Catherynne M. Valente

Time seems to pass more quickly than I want it to when I’m dreading something in the future. It can be a doctor’s appointment, a test, or an interview. Even if the date is scheduled for weeks into the future, the date always seems to arrive in record time.

The date comes and goes. Life goes on until there’s something else to worry about.

Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive, fully aware. — Thich Nhat Hanh

Like many people, I’m not good at staying in the present moment. I worry about something far away in the future, or I’m embarrassed by something I said five years ago.

My mind would be a lot less anxious and more focused if I let myself be right here, right now.

Thanks to Dennett for this month’s “Sunsets” writing prompt.

WRITING PROMPT RESPONSE

I’m Trying To Slow Down and Be Present in Life

Time is flying by