“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.”
Bill Keane
As I have aged I have become more aware of time. None of us know just how much time we have left to travel the road of life.
I have also learned how important it is to focus on the present.
I have seen so many who have talked about the past only to remember the low times they have encountered instead of the high times. It’s called the past for a reason. That time is gone. It no longer exists and there is nothing you can do to change it. What’s done is done.
Some will argue that time spent on the future is time well spent. Maybe it is to some extent but really it’s a shot in the dark. We have no control over it and we have no idea what will happen. We have no idea if our plans will succeed. No matter how well we plan there is no guarantee.
Wouldn’t it be better to focus on the present? The past is gone, the future is tomorrow and tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. We should focus on the present. Our actions and attitude can make it enjoyable or miserable. We are in control and it can be time well spent.
Right wrong or indifferent, I choose to spend time on the present. It’s a good time to be thankful and enjoy life. It’s a good time to enjoy life and be thankful and praise God for giving us another day to enjoy the present.
doubledacres 
Yes , I do agree with you . We have only little control on life and this control mostly belongs to our present . Being grateful is real happiness .🙏
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and for your comment. I appreciate you.
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Welcome always . It was a joy . 🙏
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Well said my friend!! I’ve never been one to dwell in the past and the future like you said is unknown! So I try to live each day to it’s fullest the best I can. Such beautiful photos including the last one, the best one! 🤩🥰
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Thank you so much for the compliments! I appreciate you very much my friend.
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That’s a big “WELL SAID” from me Wayne. I need to be reigned in often as I’m such a dreamer of both past and future. Those two tendencies are like shoes I should only wear once in awhile and keep in a box so I don’t put them on in the morning when I roll out of bed
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Gary my friend. You always make my day. I am guilty also. I already see my photos on the front page of magazines and see myself receiving photography awards. LOL! I dream big. I really need to learn to stay rooted in the present. I really hope some day we get to sit down over a cup of coffee.
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That is my hope as well Wayne. It’s been a while since I came within a few hundred miles of your area in my travels, but when I do I will detour if I have to for some extra time to meet you.
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I will load up and meet you. You just let me know.
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“THIS is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
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Amen brother. Nice little reminder on this gloomy, rainy, Monday afternoon… but… I guess, at least we don’t have any tornados! It’s a good day. Thank you.
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Gloomy here in MN also. 40 mph winds. Wayne has the fishing weather AJ
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Ah, I see, I see… hopefully he makes the most of it and sends us pictures 😉
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Pouring down rain right now.
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DANG IT!!!!
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I so agree with you. Living in the present is so much more empowering. Thanks for a great blog!
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I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
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great post. appreciating & enjoying now is a gentle balance…
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