Live in the Now

Preparedness is a touchy subject and there are a lot of people who get freaked out by the 'Prepper' stigma. While I do believe in being prepared, I don't think I fit in totally with the Prepper crowd. I believe that we can all look forward to the future and that there are many exciting things that will happen probably sooner rather than later. Some might say the word 'exciting' is not the right choice, but if you see things through my eyes, there are a lot of things to be excited for. On the other hand, many people look to the past and dwell on the things that have happened that have led us to where we are. They are quick to blame others or themselves for the things going on in their life. Both of these options leave us wasting our lives worrying about things we have little or no control over. There is no point in dwelling on the past because you can't change it. Learn from it and move on! Don't let it bring you down! Today is a new day, enjoy it! Also, don't dwell on the future. The list of hypothetical situations goes on and on and could easily put anyone in the psych ward if all they did was think about what might happen. Don't get caught in this trap! Is it important to be prepared, of coarse it is, otherwise I wouldn't be doing this blog, but it is more important not to live in fear.

The only choices we really have any effect over are the ones we make today. This is what is meant by living in the Now. What are you doing right now? Is it building or tearing down your faith? Are you working towards something, or are you wasting time. Each day is a gift that we only get to have once! How will you look back on the time you have been given? Are you making the most out of the time you have with your loved ones or will you look back and see all the situations with your family and you were sitting there on your smart phone or watching a movie? As an ER nurse I have seen too many  people have their life cut shorter than they expected. Their families have one of two reactions. The first and most common is sadness and regret for things not done or said, and the second is one of acceptance and gratefulness for the joy they shared.

Regardless of the circumstances of your life, everything boils down to right now! Enjoy the moment and be with the ones you are with. Be present in mind and body, your family will love you more for it. Don't get caught up in all this noise that really doesn't matter. Find joy in every moment because that is why God created us, to have joy! One of my favorite quotes is,
 "You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you but I'd like today worth remembering." -Herold Hill
So go and make some memories!