“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” -Gandhi
If only tomorrow were here.
You’d have that promotion you feel you’ve earned. Your bank account would have an extra zero or two. You’d be finished with the improvements on your house, and ready for new ones to make it even more comfortable.
Your kids would be in that school you can’t yet afford. Closer to graduation. Closer to adulthood. Closer to leaving your home.
You could plan that vacation you’ve wanted to take. And take it. And come back. And want for another.
If only tomorrow were here.
You’d be one day too late to enjoy today’s sunset.
Twenty-four hours too late to savor today’s lunch, today’s cool breeze, today’s little lessons.
One night too late to tell someone you love them—someone who could move, or change, or even fade away.
Smack dab in the middle of another today, when everything is still imperfect. And yet still so beautiful.
Tomorrow will come, and tomorrow will go. Take a deep breath and enjoy right now. This is what is real.
*This is an updated version of a post from September, 2009. Photo by lostintheredwoods.
About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.
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