I have a problem staying in the now. I always want to know what’s next? Then what. What’s after that? This thought process gets me into trouble and into future-tripping. Anxious for what may be in the future, how I don’t want to repeat my past mistakes. It also led me to drinking to shut off my mind, so I wouldn’t worry. To quiet the torment of crazy thoughts.
Regrets and What ifs. Not useful.
These anxious thoughts take me from this moment and from appreciating what God has placed before me right now.
I had a friend who wore a watch where the face didn’t have hands for the hour or minutes or even numbers. It just said, “NOW” She wore it as a reminder to stay present in this moment, this day.
I woke up sober this morning to this view.
I rejoice in today.
I am glad.
“The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
Psalm 118:24
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