How often do you reflect on past seasons and think to yourself, "I miss those days!"? I find myself thinking that more often than not. But to be honest with myself, in those present times, I am not fully enjoying those times because I am constantly looking at what the future has in store. I am unable to live those moments to the fullest because my mind is already living in the future.
That is exactly what I am going through right now, once again. I know in the future, I will look back at my time in Switzerland and miss this place. The beautiful scenery, the people I met, the life lessons, and everything else that comes with this amazing country. And yet, I cannot help but to live in the future. I have been counting down the days that I have left before I get to be with family and old friends. Instead of living in the moment, my mind is already with my family and old friends. Except that I am not enjoying neither. The anticipation of being home with family and old friends and the anticipation of wanting to leave is stealing the present joy that I can have day to day before I leave.
Life is about the journey, not the destination. I know this in theory and have known this for a long time. For these last 20 days left here, I will make an extra effort to appreciate where I am now. To live every moment to the most memorable one that I can make it! How are you living your life? Are you taking time to appreciate the journey you are on this chapter of your life?
- Simon Ham
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