It’s A Trap!

Did you ever meet someone that is always comparing their life to either times past or times to come? They often say, “Life is too hard now, it will be easier when…” (fill in the blank).

Boy have I been guilty of this one in the past. Even as recently as today I found myself struggling when baby Jude wasn’t taking any substantial naps. I was frustrated because I couldn’t get anything done and felt like I was walking around in circles. I found myself wishing that today would be over and thinking that it will be so much easier when… (and I did fill in the blank with all kind of things)!

What a trap! If my mind is constantly thinking only about the day’s frustrations and tasks, I am not enjoying the gift of today which will all too quickly pass. Today turns into tomorrow, which turns into a week, which turns into a month, and eventually, a life. A whole life of comparing, complaining, grumbling, and wishing for another easier day is a wasted life!  After all, who knows what challenges I will face when that future “easier” day comes.

Today I am steering my mind to be thankful for the moment and day I am in. I don’t want to look back and realize I didn’t fully appreciate and enjoy the moments and days that I have.

It is so easy to always focus on what is hard at the moment and say, “When this is done,” or,  “When that is done, I’ll be happy.” How about being happy now, making needed changes today, not tomorrow.

Nothing on earth lasts forever. Nothing. Seasons come and go. I am thankful, very thankful for the season I am in right now and am realizing there is something very valuable to be learned in every season. Therefore, I laid my precious baby boy down to sleep this evening thankful for the gift of today, challenges included. I lived and loved today!