right here, right now!
It has been a typical day filled with the usual schedules and routines. I was making dinner when google interrupted me with memories from a few years back.
I instantly put the stove on low flame and stepped out of the kitchen to enjoy taking a peek into the past.
I smiled and laughed, watching every photo in there. The images of my then-little kids melted my heart as I stared at them for a bit longer.
Oh, all those beautiful places we traveled to and the lovely home that was once ours. I looked great and happy.
But guess what? When I dared to recollect the memories associated with these pics, I did not feel great 100% — those days had their challenges of me running between work and daycare, trying to find balance. Anxiety was my constant companion. I remember strolling through the park with kids watching out for the airplanes above, missing my home country.
I kept constantly running in circles, thinking I had a few more pounds of body weight to lose. I always dreamed of the day I would go back home.
Today, here I am, and looking back, my heart chooses to neglect those pieces on a whim, sticking only to the best feelings from the past. So is life.
No matter how big of a problem we are dealing with now, in a few years, we will only remember the best times when we look back to the present day.
So why not make the best use of the NOW and enjoy living in the moment to create all the beautiful memories we can cherish in the future?!
I clicked a promising selfie in my night pants with my kitchen background. I knew this pic would speak volumes to my future self.
Life happens through the most ordinary days, just like it did for me today!
My wish for you: Gift yourself, the present!! Make every day count!!
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