WAITING

Eric's Post 

Waiting for

The movie to start

 

Waiting for

The food to arrive

 

Waiting for

The sun to come up

 

Waiting for the future

Loses the present moment

And what is happening now

 

In waiting sometimes

We want something else to be happening

 

Now is happening

Seizing that moment

Captures the present opportunity

 

 

Waiting is a natural part of living. Sometimes when we are waiting we miss the opportunites of the present moment; opportunities for meaningful conversation, activities and achievements. Looking to the future for satisfaction or fulfillment may place unrealistic expectations on the future moment to bring pleasures that are never realized.

 

As a boy I remember "waiting" for days to open my Christmas presents and often being disappointed at the results. That "waiting" period was almost torturous and I missed opportunities for enjoying myself. Early in my adult life I realized that "now" is a gift and endeavored to live increasingly in the place of the moment.

Some people put off joy and satisfaction to the future by saying, "When this happens ..... " I can relax or feel better. Sadly they miss all the moments in between.

 

So, let's seize the moment, the "NOW" opportunity as we wait.