Live Your Future Now
Christopher Laney 
If you suddenly found yourself with enough money so you no longer had to work, what would you do with your time? When I ask that question to a variety of people, most answers are not exotic. People say they would:
- Read
- Write
- Hike
- Camp
- Spend more time outdoors
- Work in the garden
- Exercise
- Spend time with friends
I’ve yet to hear anyone say they would:
- Eat more
- Watch more television
- Surf the internet more
The question is great because the answers always remind me that most of the things we all want for ourselves, are simple activities we can have now. Yet so many defer them until they “have enough money” or “have more time.”
I’m not sure how many of us will ever “have enough money” or “have more time.” That’s why it’s important to recognize how much we defer living, waiting for a future that may never come. What do you dream of doing one day? How can you do it now instead of waiting?
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 7:15AM | in Balance, Guidance, Limitless Living, Living in the Present, Quiet Mind, Reaching Your Dreams, Success | Share | 6 Comments | Email Article Tweet
Reader Comments (6)
I blame it on age, (not overly aged, just mildly aged), but I recently figured this out as well.
I used to think, "I'll never have enough", now I realize that enough is a simple amount, and with enough, it's easier for me to start focusing on more important things in life, such as the list you shared and my own personal list, including helping others. And for me, enough money does not mean quit work, because if you are doing work that excites, entertains and "pumps you up", then keep doing this while you slice off time to do all the other things that are equally, if not more important. Thanks for reminding me to "Live my Future Today" Chris.
Well said, Teddy!
Strange ... After a daydreaming session involving listing activities of a blessed life, I read this post. Now I can't help but to move closer to my dream. Thanks for being a messenger, Christopher!
Glad it resonated with you, Robert!
Thanks Chris. I needed the encouragement to keep going.
You're welcome, Stephanie. Hope it helps.