Today, while reuniting with an old friend, I received some timeless advice: "live in the moment."
While the context of his advice did not necessarily have anything to do with love, I figured I'd spin it for my blog.
If you're anything like me, you worry about the future. I think it's only somewhat human and acceptable to worry and think about your life after today. Honestly, people who do not and are only concerned with the exact moment are usually one, if not two, steps behind everyone else. And, they will spend the rest of their lives there if they don't wisen up.
However, sometimes, especially when it concerns matters of the heart, it's perfectly OK to live in the moment. Too often, we are worried about "when are we going to take it to the next level?" or "omg he's going to break up with me soon" or "oh no, we're moving away in a year and we won't be together." These preoccupations with the future can tarnish the one thing that is real and beautiful and that is the present. Worrying about what could be or would be or might be or will be steals the moments we have now.
Living in the moment is not synonymous with being a Jezebel and making out with every guy you see. No, no, there's a difference between living in the moment and lusting in the moment. Have some discretion with the latter. Just a disclaimer.
So, take a minute and appreciate what you have now, whether that's a boyfriend, a good friend, a friend with benefits...whatever. Sometimes when it comes to love, lust, and like, it's perfectly fine to realize that tomorrow is not promised.
Love freely,
tY
:)
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