What’s Next? Does it Matter?
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles… but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”~~~ Buddha
Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I knew what tomorrow would bring!” What are the challenges that you’re going to face over the next months and years? What are the life-gifts that you’re going to receive in the days to come?
Sometimes, we may find ourselves wishing we knew what our lives are going to look like or what gifts and challenges are going to be presented to us in the coming months or years. We may consult psychics, tarot cards, our dreams, and many other sources in the hopes of finding out what the future holds. Usually, at most, we may catch glimpses. And even though we think we would like to know the whole story in all its details, the truth is that we would probably be overwhelmed and exhausted if we knew everything that is going to happen to us.
Think back on your life for a moment. I’m betting that you have experienced more and done more than you would have ever imagined. What would it have been like if, as a child, you knew all of the events that would happen in your life to come? I’m certain you would have been overwhelmed and confused. With your head full of information about the future, you would have had a very hard time experiencing your life in the present moment, which is where everything actually happens.
As much as we think we’d like to know what the future holds for us, it is good we don’t know. Not knowing causes us to develop the qualities we need in order to grow. For example, it would have been difficult to commit yourself to certain people or projects if you knew they wouldn’t ultimately work out. Yet, it was through your commitment to see them through that you experienced the lessons you needed to grow.
Not knowing the future keeps us just where we need to be — fully committed and in the present moment.
~~~ DBL-R
