It's funny how people can be rather hypocritical! 'Live for the moment!' and 'Plan ahead...' are often statements you hear the same person saying. Where does that leave the person who is being told this? In a state of utter bloody confusion. That's where. So, this blog goes out to those who have been extremely muddled up in their state of mind.
I do not preach what I don't practice. So, rest assured that all of this comes from experience. After a certain age I adopted the practice of 'living for the moment'. I wasn't taught or talked into it but it just came ever-so-naturally to me. It cuts a whole lot of stress, makes everything easier. Here's the trick, its relatively easy- almost like cognitive reform- change how you think. Think about 'the here' and 'the now'. Things just fall into place as you proceed further.
I can't think of a time when this practice has let me down. Of course, there are some long-term repercussions involved, but there always is an option. ALWAYS. For instance, I came down with a major viral flu and I couldn't attend my classes. I had the options of either staying back and resting it away or attending college and playing it safe with my attendance. Had I chosen the latter, the flu would have gotten worse- overall efficiency decreased and down the drain. The need of the hour was to stay back and relax. I might regret it with bad attendance but atleast I was much better. What I'm trying to get at with this very feeble example is that not thinking ahead helps.
Most of you might disagree with me, but try thinking about it: spontaneous plans are always much more fun; on the spot descisions are often better than thinking about something through for days; and you end up living. So, LIVE people, not by the calenders and planners, but by the moment. I call it the 'Art of Living'. Cheers!
I do not preach what I don't practice. So, rest assured that all of this comes from experience. After a certain age I adopted the practice of 'living for the moment'. I wasn't taught or talked into it but it just came ever-so-naturally to me. It cuts a whole lot of stress, makes everything easier. Here's the trick, its relatively easy- almost like cognitive reform- change how you think. Think about 'the here' and 'the now'. Things just fall into place as you proceed further.
I can't think of a time when this practice has let me down. Of course, there are some long-term repercussions involved, but there always is an option. ALWAYS. For instance, I came down with a major viral flu and I couldn't attend my classes. I had the options of either staying back and resting it away or attending college and playing it safe with my attendance. Had I chosen the latter, the flu would have gotten worse- overall efficiency decreased and down the drain. The need of the hour was to stay back and relax. I might regret it with bad attendance but atleast I was much better. What I'm trying to get at with this very feeble example is that not thinking ahead helps.
Most of you might disagree with me, but try thinking about it: spontaneous plans are always much more fun; on the spot descisions are often better than thinking about something through for days; and you end up living. So, LIVE people, not by the calenders and planners, but by the moment. I call it the 'Art of Living'. Cheers!
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