Looking towards the future or examining the past gets in the way of too many of my present moments. Here on the mountain, where I am surrounded by beauty, I am often jolted out of my plans and reflections by some stunning moment of light or beauty or simply by nature’s complexity. I wish I didn’t need the jolt so often, though I’m glad I at least wake up when I get the jolt. Living without ever getting jolted by these amazing moments would be nightmarish.
I’m not saying forecasts are a bad thing or that I wouldn’t want to know the storm is about to arrive. I’m just saying that forecasts feed into spending time planning for the future to the detriment of enjoying and appreciating the present moment. I can’t say that I know how to reconcile the very real benefit of a forecast with staying in and enjoying the present moment. I guess I’ll have to work on that. Some days I don't seem to be making a lot of progress.
But just so you know—the spring songbirds are on their way.
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3 comments:
Forecasts DO get in the way of the now. For me it's the mental lists and worries that keep me from seeing what's around me. I too think we need those special moments that stop us in our tracks and make us focus in the present. They are gifts.
That's a jaw-dropping beautiful photo.
Lynne: Ah, yes, to-do lists..yep, that's another one. And, thanks!
Carolyn H
yes, it's balancing act with trying staying in the present. However it does pays to sorta keep an eye on the future.
It has a annoying habit of sneaking up on you and giving you a good kick in the ass if you are not watching.
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