There’s a fine line between living in the moment and also trying to plan ahead for tomorrow. I feel like I’m living in a paradox of circumstance. I am constantly reminded of how important it is to live every day like it’s my last. I appreciate every moment with my family, every sunrise, and every song that comes up on my playlist. I love the big things and the small things. I celebrate National Pizza Day and I celebrate our Anniversary (#19 this year!)
On the other side of the coin, I need to encourage my son to start thinking about what college he wants to attend. I need to plan for the courses he will take this fall. I need to think about our kids driving, needing another car, and that our insurance rate will blow up.
There are more future things that I don’t want to think about, and others I would LIKE to think about that I can’t even plan for.
Where is the balance in living in the moment while planning ahead? I like to think I can manage the balance pretty well, but sometimes it feels like spinning plates or juggling chainsaws or whatever other analogy makes sense at the moment.
My conclusion is that there is a different balance for every person. It’s so important to appreciate what I have right now. Most importantly, to appreciate the people around me. The more, the merrier.
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