Right where you are...

  I realize that I may harp on this subject a great deal, but it's because it is so vitally important that we purposely and as fully as possible, comprehend the significance of this view, this mindset. It's the focal point and the foundation from which we start everything in our day and it can't be dismissed or slighted. Each day has its carry overs from previous days. Each day has new adventures and headaches. Each day... And yet, simply... each day is new.

  And that's where you need to start - right from where you are. And no, that doesn't mean reinventing the wheel. But there is a bit of a 'fresh' beginning each morning. Plus there's no 'rule' that says you have to make the mistakes from yesterday. Where you left off yesterday is the starting place, but only in terms of knowing what happened and what will need to happen in this day and the rest is being attentive and observant to the other stimuli that populate and impact the day. It's almost, depending on your mindset, that you can have a new adventure or discovery each day. But it all starts from right where you are and being aware of what that is and means.

  I think that the activities and events that occur in the day only have meaning and significance if we can embrace them. They don't have to be totally understood and categorized, but it does mean that you can be involved, consciously. This does require a learners mindset. And it will require attention, especially to the little things. But it does not require tension or an intensity that robs you of the delights that you encounter. A balancing act, yes but not one that lessens your joy.

  So why harp on the 'right where you are' philosophy. Probably because I don't see this happening for so many. They get caught up in the crises, the responsibilities, the plans, the problems that they often miss the delights, the joys, the learnings, the opportunities. Responsible doesn't mean a tenaciousness that misses the possibilities. Plans and problems can include looking at other opportunities. And all this can be done... right where you are.

...but, what do you think?