How many times do we hear people say things such as, “When ____ happens, then I will be happy.” Sure, the accomplishment of certain goals may bring us satisfaction. I know that being able to spend time in the Bahamas with the woman I love will bring me a great amount of joy. Here is a question, what if these things don’t happen? Life can be crazy. Corona virus showed us that. Who would have thought the world would shut down in a matter of weeks? I didn’t have that on my calendar. My trip could be canceled or postponed due to a hurricane or problems with the airplane. As the quote above eludes to, the future is uncertain.
The best assurance we have of an amazing life is not to plan our future, although that is a good idea. No, the best way to guarantee an amazing life is to live as fully as we are able in the present. Love those we love to the best of our ability. Try that new food, go on that trip, have coffee with that friend. The one torture that the uncertainty of the future can convey is the feeling of regret. We only have one life and it is forever growing shorter. We should do our best to get ever drop of joy out of it that we can.
Live your life today! Do not tie your happiness to an event. Find ways to celebrate today while looking forward to tomorrow. Enjoy the journey while getting closer to the destination. That is the secret to an amazing life.
