Things are rarely as good as we hope or as bad as we fear them to be. Our imaginations exaggerate the truth. We allow ourselves to get carried away by our thoughts and we lose perspective on what is real and right in front of us. We begin to look past what matters, seeing only…
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What If
God does not exist in “what if.” “What if” is the home of fear, anxiety, and expectation. It is the place where hope and anticipation live, but where presence and appreciation die. God does not exist in the future of our imaginations. He does not reside in our wishes or worries. God exists in what…
Fleeting Moments
We only get so many moments in a day before it has passed us by, never to return. Within each of these moments is an opportunity. We can either cherish and enjoy these moments for the precious gift that they are or we can squander them with endless distractions and desires. Whatever we choose to…
Choosing Presence
It is our responsibility to make time to appreciate the little things. No one else is going to do it for us. Time does not slow down to accommodate us. We have to make the conscious choice to be present and to be grateful. This is a choice we have to make over and over…
Presence Now
We cannot make up for our past absence. The best we can do is to be available now. Be present now. We cannot make up for lost time. It is vanity to even try. Time passed will never return. This moment is here, now. Remove expectations. Remain open to possibilities. Be here, now. Holistic Budo:…