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Stop Waiting For Tomorrow

Live for today and quit waiting for tomorrow.

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Stop Waiting For Tomorrow
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We spend our lives waiting for something better to come along. We try to get through and often catch ourselves saying things like "if I can just make it to Friday" or "one more month till" or "I can't wait to just get through school." Waiting for some day or event that will make us happier or make our life better. Thinking along these lines hurts us and prevents us from being happier. We can't spend our days wishing away the present, waiting for something better to come along. If we don't live in the now, we miss out on what is right in front of us. Let's collectively decide to stop waiting for Friday, for summer, or waiting till you think you're ready. So many of the best parts of life come from the messiness of the current day. When you're old and looking back, don't regret missing out because you were too busy looking forward. The best moments in life are ones we experience and not plan. Serendipity is my favorite word. It means finding something good without looking for it. We miss out on serendipitous opportunities when we spend all our time looking forward. Let's soak in every imperfect moment in the day around us. Enjoy the night sky, watch the sunrise with your best friend, take too many pictures, drink coffee, read that book you've been meaning to read and call your mom and ask her about her favorite day ever. We can't spend life waiting until we think we're ready.

"I have this feeling that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any." -Hugh Laurie

Let's look back in 20 years and see all the memories we made without trying- that we were too busy having fun. Live in the now and enjoy every imperfect, messy second and live for today.

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