Grow up they said, it will be fun they said.
But what about stopping to live in the moment? These days, we are so programmed to always be looking to the future, looking to what is next and what we have to look forward to. Of course there are great times ahead and great times behind us as well. But the truth is, is that we are not in the past nor the future. We are here, today, in this moment that is tomorrow's past and yesterday's future. What can we truly do to start appreciating the present more each and everyday? As I am graduating from undergraduate school in a couple weeks, I have found myself thinking about this quite a bit. I have always found transitions in life very hard, and I am not one that likes change a whole lot. (unless it includes changing my homework plans to wine & movie night plans instead--hehe) When I first began college, it honestly took me the first couple years to truly be adjusted and living my life completely comfortably and happy. I had a great experience in high school, and moving on from it was a battle for me. I missed my friends, the small-town atmosphere, the sports, and everything included. (and my mom too :) ) On the other end, I have had a very blessed life with many different experiences. sometimes I find myself looking back at pictures of vacations I have taken, fun nights with friends, etc. and feeling a huge wave of nostalgia. Don't you wish we were able to appreciate these moments that mean so much to us while we are actually living them? Why does this seem so difficult? Even now, as I sit on a friday night babysitting & watching the 25 Days of Christmas, I know that I will look back and miss my college days where I kick it with my laptop and go home to my roommates ready with wine and conversation. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I find myself much too often not being able to wait for the future (I think I speak for all ladies who can't wait to put their wedding Pinterest boards to actual use someday), and then looking back at past events and feeling the nostalgia from the great times. It takes large transitions in life for us to be able to truly appreciate the things we have. Although some transitions are harder or easier than others, in essence, it is the same effect. As the new year comes and I have 2 weeks before graduation at UWEC, and I have 5 months until I no longer live with my college roomates, I will be trying my best to appreciate the life that I am in NOW and stop focusing on the life that I will live or the moments that have already passed. What can we do every day to appreciate the moments we are in & those around us? Always, Allison
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