Difficult...

It is not easy to do all we must do.

Nonetheless, put away one single thing right now.

That is all.

Tip for today

Do the dishes well, put them away and get back to me.

Limits

It's true that there is only so much we can do. But where does that "so much" end?

Allowing for the reality of external limitations, how much are we really doing?

I doubt I'm doing a fraction of what I could. However, instead of viewing myself and situations like a bundle of wasted opportunity, I will simply ask myself, "Can I really not do this?"

Honesty in such matters can be tricky, but if we really can do it, let's!

Act as if

Today someone said the phrase, "Act as if..." She had had a hard time getting out of bed today, but she decided to act as if she hadn't. She acted as if all were fine, though it wasn't. Not only did this inspire me, I realized how existential it is- we are not limited by who we were yesterday.

Today, I will act as if I were a person who gets places early, carries little baggage, and is cheerful and a good listener. Today will be a clutter-free day.

Act as if!

It must get done

One of the main differences between youth and adulthood is responsibility, a truth many of us have trouble digesting.

This past weekend a friend spoke these wise but rather harsh words to me, "You have to do what you have to do before you get to do what you want." I realized how guilty I have been of not behaving as such.

Today I finally did what I had to do, and the freedom is delightful.

Really, life is so short.

Let's do what we must now in order that we truly deserve to what we want, and will be able to enjoy it.