What do you look forward to? Probably something more pleasant or eventful than the present moment, maybe the end of something and the beginning of another: rest after work, free time after chores, peace after chaos, or just a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Often we look forward to an improvement in our lives: regaining health and mobility after rehab or other hard exercise, accomplishing a goal, or finishing a project. We also look forward to special events, family gatherings, parties, vacations, or just going out to dinner and a movie. And in the midst of winter, many of us look forward to spring.
Hopefully when you look back on what you had looked forward to, it did produce the pleasure or reward that you had expected; however, we may want to get more satisfaction and contentment out of our daily lives, out of the present moments. Waking up to a new morning with our bodies and minds functioning well, having some companionship with family and friends, and being aware of nature's beauty and bounty can give as much satisfaction as any upcoming special event. Finding contentment in work and chores, doing the more unpleasant yet necessary tasks of life, and trying to keep our spirits up during hard times may be difficult, but we can practice appreciating each breath we take and each moment we live. We can learn to love winter as much as spring.
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