All We Ever Have Is Now...
All we ever have is now...*
Yesterday, I received the news that a former colleague of mine passed away. She was so young, only 36 years old. Our group chat is overflowing with messages of sympathy; everyone is in a state of disbelief.
The news made me reflect. Sometimes, we work too much and too hard. We become so consumed by achievements and the next goal on the horizon that we neglect what truly matters: our families, our children, and our soulmates. We focus on the climb and forget to look at the view right in front of us.
I’ve come to realize that the only thing we can truly hold onto is the present. We cannot live in the past, burdened by regret, nor can we live in the future, paralyzed by fear and anxiety.
Our time is a mystery, and its length is never guaranteed. Because of this, we must learn to be fully present. We need to appreciate the people who walk beside us—our family, our friends, and our partners. It is wonderful to strive for success, but please, do not forget to give your body and mind the pause they deserve.
To rest is not to give up. It is to honor the life you are working so hard to build.
Take a breath.
Be here.
That is enough.
Good night!
*) Brianna Wiest 101 Essays that will Change the way You Think (p. 138)
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