Horace in 'Carmina' says,
"Cease to inquire what the future has in store,
and to take as a gift
whatever the day brings forth."
What a change in perspective this demands of us.
For most of our lives we are exhorted
to plan for a future career;
put aside monies for our retirement;
insure against future disaster;
look ahead.
Here we are simply invited to open the gift of today
and enter into it fully and consciously and gratefully.
Let us delight in the gift of today.
"Cease to inquire what the future has in store,
and to take as a gift
whatever the day brings forth."
What a change in perspective this demands of us.
For most of our lives we are exhorted
to plan for a future career;
put aside monies for our retirement;
insure against future disaster;
look ahead.
Here we are simply invited to open the gift of today
and enter into it fully and consciously and gratefully.
Let us delight in the gift of today.
TODAY:A GIFT
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