It's 25 degrees and sunny here in Tokyo. Pinku is not usually into corny poems or soppy hallmark cards, but I thought this was pretty good:
Treasure Every Moment
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation, or when we retire. The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to ourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way.
So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with... and remember that time waits for no one. So, stop waiting....
... until your car or home is paid off
... until you get a new car or home
... until your kids leave the house
... until you go back to school
... until you finish school
... until you lose 10 lbs.
... until you gain 10 lbs.
... until you get married
... until you have kids
... until you retire
... until summer
... until spring
... until winter
... until fall
... until you die
There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So-work like you don't need money, Love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching.
thanx for the beautiful enlightening thoughts!! glad to hear the weather is warmer in Tokes than in Syd right now!!
Posted by: nicole | May 26, 2004 at 09:03 AM
I'm not usually into sappy poetry either, but I agree the poem is enlightening...It never occured to me that I may be putting off happiness...Interesting...:)
Posted by: Clara | May 26, 2004 at 10:10 AM