I couldn’t wait to turn 16. The ability to drive and the freedom it gave was what I’d been anticipating for years… Then it was 18. I would be an “adult”, move out, make my own decisions, and get a “real job”. Then 21 and 25…
Probably like most of us, I spent my younger years looking for the next milestone. We as humans constantly want something to strive for, to become, to reach. Soon, I’ll reach an age where I switch from looking forward to looking back. Wishing I’d had more time with my kids, wishing I was 30 again, desiring all the “do-overs” in life.
I’m at a point now where I’m tired of looking forward, planning for the future and missing the present. I’ve heard all those graduation style “Carpe Diem” speeches and I always rolled my eyes. “Seize the day” coming from a bunch of high school graduates who know little about life… but I’m wishing I would have seized more moments in my life. I’ve spent too many weeks waiting for the next season, working toward the next promotion, or paying off that credit card and completely skipped the present.
I’m hoping that today… I can seize today. Not in the irresponsible “YOLO”, do whatever I want sense, but to enjoy the life I’ve been given… The beautiful family I have, the amazing friends who surround me, and the career I truly enjoy. I’m a very lucky man and I hope for a moment, I can merely be still and enjoy it.
I know it won’t be long until we begin looking forward to the next thing but for right now…
I want to cherish today.
David
david@overwatchdesigns.com
