I read the following essay by Ralph Marsen that speaks to the fact that we should enjoy every moment as it comes!
Find something to enjoy and to sincerely value about whatever you are doing. And you will add power and effectiveness to your efforts.
Realize that anything is enjoyable to you solely because you have decided for it to be enjoyable. It's a decision that can create much value.
Instead of fighting against your own actions, give energy to them. Instead of making yourself miserable, allow yourself to enjoy.
It's great when you can make positive plans and enjoy following through on them. Yet even when things don't turn out as planned, you can find something to value and enjoy.
Learn to find enjoyment in life's surprises, and those surprises can yield great treasure. Choose to enjoy those times when you get knocked off track, and you'll discover the quickest way to get back on track.
You are at your best when truly enjoying life. So allow enjoyment to bring out your best in every situation.
How often do we admonish ourselves for doing something "enjoyable" while there are "things that need doing".
We sit down and read while the dishes sit in the sink.
We watch a TV program knowing that the floor needs vaccuming
We spend time on our art knowing that the garden should be weeded.
Why is it that we think that we are somehow "goofing off" or "lazy" when we are doing something we enjoy?
So today - just once - when you are admonishing yourself for doing one thing instead of another - remember - enjoy the moment. The dishes will wait, the garden will wait and those dust bunnies will lie there sleeping until another time.
Relish the choice you have made - it makes life enjoyable.
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