Today September 27, 2012
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Mindfulness.trackback
It’s true, you know . . . Today IS the FIRST day of the REST of your life.
The past is gone. It’s water over the dam.
No matter how fast you swim, you cannot reclaim those droplets.
The future holds promise. But like vapor and steam, it’s impossible to grasp until it condenses.
Today. Today is where it’s at. Drink it in. Soak it up. Be Here Now.
Pooh: What day is it?
Piglet: Today.
Pooh: Oh, good. Today is always my favorite day.
Here’s to making Today the best day of the week.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Spirit Lights The Way 
Optimism will get you everywhere!
That’s the spirit! 😀
I have become a big advocate for the art of “Mindfulness” which I believe is simply a technique for practicing the philosophy you’re espousing. It’s not easy, you have to concentrate and stay focused, but it can be very effective mechanism for coping with anxiety and achieving satisfaction/happiness in life …
Yes! When we remain present and focused, happiness bubbles up of its own accord because we see, smell, hear, taste, and touch everything that is being offered up right here, right now.
I just cooked up a bunch of stuff in the kitchen:
* Lecso with peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and cayenne ~ ready to serve over rice or noodles
* Peanut Soup (served at the King’s Arm Tavern in Wmsburg) ~ fattening, but delish!
* Curried Lentil Soup with carrots, celery, red pepper ~ in the slow cooker for a few more hours
While in the kitchen, I mindfully chopped and dropped colorful veggies without a care in the world. I remained present as I stirred, tasted, and adjusted seasonings. A mini-vacation for my mind AND tantalizing treats for our tastebuds. 😀
Love the Pooh quote. It’s so true.
Taking “it” one day at a time => much less stress.
Inch by inch . . . life’s a cinch.
Yard by yard . . . life is hard.
I love Piglet and Pooh. So wise. I am getting back on track. Living this moment.
Yay! Me too. I seem to have escaped the maelstrom. Instead of being pulled down (and under), I’m in an UPWARD spiral! 😀
I hear ya! Happy Happy for you.. 🙂
It’s the only way to live. So sad it takes us so long to realize.
Yes! Even after we’ve realized it, we often benefit from a “refresher course” . . . a few pointed reminders about letting go of the past long enough to embrace the present. 😀
We are HERE. And it is NOW. What else is there?
That’s it – precisely that. Thanks Nancy.
One of my favorite French singers/songwriters, Etienne Daho wrote a song called “Le premier jour” (the first day of the rest of your life) years ago. It describes how hard life is for everyone but you can make changes starting today, follow your instincts and your wants. It talks about people’s greed and drive to always get more. One of my favorite lines says, why do you want to get the moon when you already have the stars? And his videos are always very funny.
Thanks for sharing such a TIMELY song, Milka.
I love that it is in French so that I have to translate (and fill in the blanks of the words I don’t recognize). 😉
Haha, sorry but I can’t think of an American song that actually covers this important theme! This page has the lyrics but still in French, so you need to get a translator. http://www.lyricsmania.com/le_premier_jour_lyrics_etienne_daho.html
Thanks, Milka! I love that line you highlighted ~ why do so many people work so hard to claim the moon when they already have the stars?
Silly rabbits!
The best focus, Nancy! I love it! D
This seemed like the perfect post for TODAY. 😀
Pooh philosophy – I like it!
Pooh & Piglet are quite a team.
Tigger too! 😀
Thanks for the upbeat take on the day!
Here’s to flying high! 😉
I like the optimism here. Today is much more fun when we don’t bring the burden of yesterday along.
Yes! When we shower to wash off yesterday’s “junk” . . . maybe we should remember to let go of the emotional junque too.
I am learning to be mindful and as I mentioned to Kathy, I feel a difference, feel more patient. Upbeat post and comments! 🙂
Yay! (Of course, you’ve always seemed like a calm, patient, and mindful person to me.) 😀
I love the idea that today is a new beginning. It changes one’s perspective on gnawing issues. And I always love wise old Pooh Bear!
Thanks, Yaz. Here’s to getting a “fresh” start each morning. Pooh Bear is a wise old bear . . . with a bit of silly tossed in for balance. 😉
Great philosophy, Nancy, I love your water analogies! And I can just picture you cooking up your tasty dishes, with abandonment! 🙂
Thanks, Jacqueline! Life and time are like water . . . each moment/experience flows into the next and merges with the unified whole.
AND we are healthier if we are NOT stagnant. 😉
When I’m in the mood to cook, it’s a creative pleasure ~ and now I have soup in the freezer for nights when cooking holds no appeal. Yay!
Pooh always said it perfectly.
A.A. Milne knew what he was doing when he brought his lovely stuffed animals to life. 😀
One must accept that the present doesn’t exist. By the time you say, ‘This is NOW!’, ‘Now’ will be in the past. Then, of course, time is flexible as postulated by Einstein and proved daily by satellites where time differs from ours due to their speed.
However, I agree there is no time like the present. Especially if the present is a generous one. *hint* My birthday’s coming up soon …
Happy (almost) Birthday, Col! Perhaps you’ll get that crown and scepter you’ve been hinting after. 😆
Ta!
I needed reminding of this today, Nancy. Each day is infinitely precious. Thank you.
No time like the present. 😀
today IS the best day of the week…it sure is! 😀
Excellent! The more “in the NOW” I am, the happier I be!
I pretty much always think today is a good day. Even if it hasn’t been as good as I would have liked (at bedtime) I am grateful for having had the gift of another day.
That’s great, Patricia. Each day this week, “today” got a bit better . . . yay!
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Piglet gets my vote! I actually found your post from May, ‘don’t wait to be freshly pressed’, and then discovered that the comments were closed. but then probably enough has been said about it – and besides, today is a new day. 🙂
reminds me of the ‘only three more get-ups until the weekend’ syndrome, or dreading Mondays, and not being able to wait for Fridays. a co-worker once said – no point looking forward to Friday. it means you are wishing away your life.
this same person is living with some severe health issues, and has one of the most positive attitudes i have ever seen, and a joy to be around.
the crazy-busyness at my end is almost over. everything should be repaired and moved back into place by mid-October. but did want to take the time to stop by and say ‘boo’ and thanks for all your visits recently. much appreciated. i really enjoyed this post. 🙂
anyhow, Happy Today to you Nancy!
Glad things are pulling together for you, Kris. I know you’ll be happy to get the repairs behind you.
Your co-worker sounds like she’s got the right attitude . . . don’t wish away the week to get to the weekend.
I almost never close comments on posts . . . but spammers targeted that “freshly pressed” post and I got tired of all their bogus comments and commentary.
And, finally, Piglet rocks! 😀
A reminder I very much needed today – thanks Nancy – live in the moment!
I’ve been taking a crash course this week, Barb . . . a much needed refresher on boosting mood and kicking “worry, fear, and doubt” to the curb. 😀
Good on ya Nancy – I need a refresher course like that too!
One thing that helped me . . . I put a rubber band around my wrist to remind me to “stop that!” 😉
Love it! Great minds think alike, eh! 🙂
Pooh + Piglet = almost as wise as Owl. 😀
Hahaha!
Now, Roo, on the other hand, will need to leap a bit to catch up with that silly old bear!