Post written by Raymund and
Denielle Tamayo
We’ve heard these following
clichés: Saving the best for last. The best is yet to come.
There’s nothing wrong about
having hope for the future. Actually, we need to have it. We need to hold on to
the promises and plans of God for us (Jeremiah 29:11) so we can live more fully
and without fear.
But let’s not forget that
the best can also lie in the present.
You can celebrate and enjoy
the NOW.
In fact, there are so many
good things happening right now that we need to appreciate for they will never
come again.
The Wonders of Childhood
Obviously, we can only
experience childhood once. All of us eventually get older. The wonders of being
a child: the innocence, enthusiasm to life, curiosity, and first experiences
will never be matched by the next chapters of life.
The Energy of Adolescence
The continuous energy of
youth, the startling amazement of becoming aware of one’s own sexuality, being
attracted to another person and falling in love for the first time, these are
beyond compare.
The Responsibilities of Adulthood
The adventure of starting
life together with another person, the miracle of looking after a fetus grow in
the womb of its mother and the sheer joy of its birth, the challenges and joys
of parenthood, the passion and fulfillment of doing what you love at work, we
treasure these.
The Wisdom of Old Age
Leaving a life of legacy,
passing on of wisdom and knowledge to those younger, remembering a life
well-lived, these are all worthy of celebration.
Enjoying the Present
May we not live only in the
expectation of someday things will get better. Whatever our circumstances, let
us live, celebrate, and enjoy the present. Let’s learn to recognize all the
blessings around us.
Enjoying the present doesn’t
mean it will be easy along the way. It just means that we are thankful of the
life our Almighty Creator has given us and we don’t want to put it to waste.
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