I believe that most of life is lived in the meantime…
So how I’m living in the meantime matters.
I’ve been doing it on and off all my life, putting my focus on some point in the future. When I was a young mom, it sounded like this:
When all the babies are out of diapers, then I’ll be able to____. But in the meantime…
When the little ones are a bit older and they don’t make such monumental messes, then I’ll feel better about my house. But in the meantime…
When the kids are done with all their extra curricular activities then Mike and I will have more time for each other. But in the meantime…
These days, the temptation to look over the moment and focus on some point in the future sounds more like this:
As soon as I finish _____, I’ll take some time to rest. But in the meantime I’ve gotta keep moving…
As soon as I get through the holidays, I’ll address my sugar issue. But in the meantime I’m going to just do what I always do…
Just as soon as the mornings get warmer I’ll start exercising again. But in the meantime exercise will have to wait…
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I forget sometimes that, in the meantime is all I’ve got.
In the meantime is where I live.
What I do in the meantime deserves my attention.
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So I’m practicing finishing my thoughts in a different way…
As soon as I get through the holidays, I’ll address my sugar issue. Who am I kidding, there’s always a holiday just around the corner…today, at breakfast I’m making different choices.
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~I know it’s completely elementary, but I’m a slow learner my friends~
Sending prayers for your ‘in the meantime moments’…
Me too, Robin. I learn at a snail’s pace. Thank you for reminding me that today, this very day, is life in the meantime! So much love~
Good stuff Robin. As always. 🙂 I fall victim too. Lots to ponder today. 🙂
Boy do I identify with you your in the meantime has been my someday and believe it or not. In just the past few weeks,I realized that I have wished away a lot of my life. Reading these many blogs brought it up for me-I was watching what all these other people are doing and I was pinning like crazy. All of a sudden I realized, I plan for when I have money, time, space etc. But have very little to show for it-Now in my mid 40’s I am realizing I am waiting for what? There is never enough time, money, energy, space etc. I will never get good at anything not trying (I tend to get intimidated when I see just how talented and perfect many of the people are with their crafts etc.) So in the past few weeks I learned an interesting origami heart fold and sent it with my Valentines (I mainly did it for my fiances little girls-but then I loved them so my big girlfriends got them too.) I have learned how to make pom poms, I bought a wireless printer and set up and am learning how to do all kinds of things, I have tried about 8 new receipes, I have organized our truck due to the fact we travel full time and live in hotels (I made an essentials organizer filled with flash light, lighter, tums, lotion, hand sanitizer, first aid kit, change, rubber bands, paper clips, tape, envelops and stamps, lip balm, note pad, pen, pencil, wet ones, extra sunglasses, plastic cups, mints, wisps(a quick substitute for brushing teeth) a pocket knife. I also made a similar kit “MY STASH” for indoors with needle and thread pre threaded-additional spools, scissors, extra boot strings (had a late night trip when his broke at work and I realized oh we need a stash) Clorox wipes, change, mints, note pad and pen, pencil, calculator, extra lighter etc. So, by know means am I where I want to be but I am not where I used to be even a couple of weeks ago.
I love this Julie! I too kept pinning and pinning and thought, “good grief…do something!” So, I have been trying to pick little things from my boards whether it is a new recipe or just changing a vignette in my home. 🙂 I even made a “tested and approved” board. 🙂
We’re on the same wavelength 🙂 Sometimes, there is only the meantime, and then things just look like this, NOW is all I have, why not today? We’re so utterly human though, aren’t we? I learn these lessons over and over again! Love to you!
Love this whole concept…..and am thankful for the reminder today. Having lost a sweet friend at work this past week, I am still feeling in a bit of a fog. She was a vibrant, beautiful woman – and only 10 years older than me! Such an unexpected loss….and so very thought provoking. Maybe a wake-up call? Your post sums up so many of the thoughts I have had the last few days. What am I waiting for before making the changes – in life, in attitude – that I need to make? None of us is guaranteed “some day” – it is today that counts!
Such a good reminder to start the day with today! Thanks, Robin for sharing your heart again! I so needed to hear this and be reminded that we are not guaranteed tomorrow!
This is just what I needed. Thank you.
Nail me on the head with this share, Robin. Great write … in the meantime ……..
TTFN ~
Have a lovely day ~
Marydon
Robin, you’ve given me a lot to think about in this post. My word for the year is “resist” as in “resist the temptation to (overeat, ignore God while I give my attention to other things, etc.)”. Living in the moment is important, and each minute allows us a fresh new beginning.
Thanks, and God bless you, dear friend.
Jean