Mary’s Minute
“Hope is important because it can make the
present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be
better, we can bear a hardship today.”
~
Thich Nhat Hanh
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~ Buddha
Hope has been so important to us these last several months, knowing that the pandemic will pass, and tomorrow will be better. I think one of the hardest parts for us right now is not knowing when or how it will get better!
On the other hand, we have the wise words of Buddha reminding us that all we ever really have is the present. As tough as it is, the present is still a gift.
I think hope can certainly help us get through these tough times – knowing that brighter days are ahead, but I also think we shouldn’t discount the beauty of what is. Our present state may seem gloomy, but there is always beauty in the present. Even in these troubling times the pages of our gratitude journals are full! I am going to try to find beauty in all that is: friends, family, and nature -- even the most minute details of nature, such as the fine lines in a blade of grass, the veins in a fallen leaf, or the different shades of blue in the sky.
Life is full of hope, but all we ever really have is the present. My wish is that you can find joy in your present situation, while still holding on to hope of brighter days.
Have a great week!
Mary
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