Comments on: How Much of Your “Now” Are You Using for “Later”? https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/ on Life and Love Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:24:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.9 By: Paula https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334164 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:24:26 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334164 Huh… You’ve piqued my “curiosity.” There’s much food for thought here. Pausing to reflect on your words here today.
Thanks so very much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.

]]> By: stephanie https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334115 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:06:27 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334115 Lisa, these contemplations are truly worth considering. I often have those days when the morning workout feels like a daunting task. Sometimes, a leisurely cup of coffee and a slow start is just what I need. But here’s the revelation: the sooner I tackle my tasks, the sooner I can savor the other joys life offers.

I Imagine those delightful moments: strolling with my girls, coloring sessions in the evening, and precious time with my husband. These are the rewards that await me after fulfilling my daily responsibilities. If only we could pause time and let those beautiful moments unfold effortlessly.

Thank you for sharing your insightful post with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #26

]]> By: Lisa Blair https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334103 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:53:35 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334103 Great thoughts, Lisa; we need to balance the preparatory time for later with living in the moment. One thing that helps me live in the moment while preparing for something that is taking place later is praise and worship. When I crank up the music in the kitchen while cooking or straightening the house, I’m worshipping at the moment while preparing the house for others to enjoy later.

]]> By: Debbie- Dabble https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334099 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:14:41 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334099 Lisa,
Very interesting and thought provoking post…I am an avid list maker and always have been…So I guess you might sat that I am always thinking of and preparing for “later”. When I first retired, I tried not to go by my daily and weekly To Do Lists and I found that I was wandering aimlessly through my days and not accomplishing much at all…Making To Do Lists keep me focused and gives me a sense of accomplishment when I check off doing something on those lists…Having worked full time night shift for 37 years while raising 2 sons just shy of two years apart, I had to make my lists so I would know what the heck I had to do , go and be responsible for… Now , it seems to give me a sense of purpose and keeps me busy….Maybe sometimes too busy but I like to be busy as I am not one to sit…I enjoy what I call “playing” in my home..Others call what I do work but I guess you can then say that I live in the now because I look at it as “play” and not work…Thanks for such an interesting post!! Have a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

]]> By: Tea With Jennifer https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334096 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:30:33 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334096 A very thought provoking post Lisa! I think we can even live life entirely in the future & miss the present moments!

Since being set aside with chronic health conditions, hubby & I have had to take a long, serious & yes at times painful look at how we live each day.

For me living with Fibromyalgia makes life unpredictable, so I’m forced to live in the moment & be present in each day. As I can’t solidly plan for tomorrow.

And in this it has been freeing to “Be” with the Lord instead of always “doing” for Him each day.

We are too busy for future moments that when they arrive, we continue to be busy for future moments! ????
Thank you for your curiosity here.
blessings, Jennifer

]]> By: Sue from Women Living Well After 50 https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334095 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:58:54 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334095 Hi Lisa, thanks for linking up your thoughtful post at the #Weekendtrafficjamreboot. I’m a planner so am guilty of using my ‘now’ for later but in doing so, it can make life less stressful knowing I’m prepared or knowing what is in my diary. However, you make an excellent point that living this way can prevent us from living in and enjoying the moment. Finding the balance or ‘proportion’ is definitely the key. Have a lovely week. x

]]> By: Jean Wise https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334094 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:21:09 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334094 I know I spend too much time in the future. I think some people are wired for that. Doesn’t make it right and being more in the now is a good practice, so even if I am wired for the future, I can try to be more present, right? I think your key is your word: proportion. That is something I will be pondering. Thanks Lisa

]]> By: Dianna https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334093 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:37:49 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334093 Yes, I think he may be right! We had a pastor one time who encouraged us to enjoy everything that we do while we are doing it. And he always said, “even if it’s cleaning the toilet”. I have found that putting Colossians 3:23 into practice has been what has helped me the most with it.

]]> By: Aritha https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334092 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:26:24 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334092 Lately, my husband and I have been reminding ourselves: “Later is now.” It’s a simple phrase, but it’s changed how we see time. We’ve started realizing that we shouldn’t put off the things that really matter until some distant future. Whether it’s spending more time together, going after our dreams, or just enjoying life’s little moments, we’ve learned that the time to act is always right now.

This mindset has made us more mindful and grateful for what we have. It’s prompted us to reassess our priorities and take steps towards our goals. So instead of waiting for later, we’re making things happen now. We try, try ty it…

Thank you so much for your blogpost Lisa!

]]> By: Michele Morin https://lisanotes.com/how-much-of-your-now-are-you-using-for-later/#comment-334091 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:49:18 +0000 https://lisanotes.com/?p=38930#comment-334091 You’re lighting up all my circuits with all this future planning talk, Lisa. I couldn’t agree more, and on the negative side of things, there’s not much more discouraging or upsetting to me than being late and shoved up against a deadline.

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