Years ago, a wise family friend shared with me the phrase, save it for good. I wasn’t quite sure what she meant. But I knew from the tone of her voice and facial expression, that saving it for good was not a great idea.
Life is short
Perhaps there are clothes hanging in the closet that you’ve never worn. Or unplanned vacations that you hope to take one day. Or friends you’d like to visit—but have yet to find the right time. Then you know all about saving for good. Waiting for that perfect moment to savor life’s pleasures.
Control is an illusion
It’s often said that life is what happens as we’re busy making other plans. John Lennon sang about it in Beautiful Boy. And so, my wise family friend was trying to convey to me that it’s a mistake to save it for good. We truly only have this moment. Not yesterday…and no promises of tomorrow.
Take it to heart
I’ve tried to be mindful of that counsel, even though I often fall short. I tend to save it for good, anticipating something better is coming. It’s like being an inverted optimist. Never quite satisfied with today and ever hopeful that tomorrow will be brighter. I sometimes wonder if I occupy that quadrant alone.
Now take a few moments to enjoy John Lennon’s beautiful rendition. http://bit.ly/2usLFUQ
I often feel like this “anticipating something better is coming. It’s like being an inverted optimist. Never quite satisfied with today and ever hopeful that tomorrow will be brighter.”
I’ve started a daily meditation practice with the affirmation ‘Today is a Good Day’ and feel much more positive but I am still ever hopeful that tomorrow will be an even better day
Love that affirmation. Thanks for sharing. I agree – being positive attracts better energy all around.
I love this thought for today. I’m glad I read it. I know first hand that today is all we have, and yes “It’s often said that life is what happens as we’re busy making other plans.” Thank you for writing this article.
Thanks, Sandy. I do think it’s great advice. I don’t always follow it – but it’s clearly front and center.