The Power of Today

When we crossed over to 2020, we all had plans, or better yet I had plans.

According to my plans, this was the year I would make it in life. From my church's theme, give me this mountain, I knew that this was my breakthrough. I had spoken to my friends who shared the same vibe. I still believe that even with everything, it is still my year.

I was elated to be in this new year. I had my vision board well figured out, my journal with some blank pages for me to scribble down my thoughts and achievements.

Until corona hit and I realized maybe, just maybe, though things would work out, it would probably not be how I had planned and in my timings. I know this is not just my story, it is a story for many of us. 

I have watched some lose their jobs, slowly slipping into depression, angry with life while entertaining a pity party.

I have watched others make the best of it and finding who they were, facing their old skeletons and fixing their crown.

But above all, I have learned the power of TODAY.

Making plans is not bad, by all means, make plans. I am a firm believer in knowing where one is headed.

But, don't forget today. We are focused more on future achievements that we forget about today. We are blind to see the baby steps and progress we have made. We are fixated on getting bigger achievements. After all, that's what that counts.

Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is a promise, today is a present.

Today, focus on loving you. Don't wait for tomorrow when you think you'll afford the best make up kit. Today, love yourself in your flaws, in your natural self. 

Today, forgive. Let go of the baggage you've carried for years. Let go of the bitterness you have carried over the years, because of the family that hurt you, the boss who was greedy to pocket your salary, the partner who left you high and dry.

Today, love on your children. Hug them tight and let them know how you love them. Yes, they can sometimes get on your nerves but you have today.

Today, stop the silly games and egoistic nature that your spouse has to apologize first or you will continue with nil by mouth. Take that phone, call your spouse and tell them how much you love them. Rekindle the love you once shared.

Today, pick up that dream you had and focus on it. You can still achieve it.

Today, do your work diligently regardless of your position. You're blessed you have that job.

Today, be an exemplary leader. Defy the odds. Be the remnant of good leadership that our world needs. Be that leader who makes a difference and leaves a positive impact.

Today, help out an individual jump to the next level without expectations because you have the power to. Stop being mean with opportunities and support.

Today, enjoy the things that you have kept on hold for a perfect time. Now is a perfect time. Dance in the rain, watch the sunset, play in the river, play some music, and dance with your two left feet.

Today, be proud of yourself that all you have done is survive through the pandemic.

When tomorrow comes, we will focus on it but today, live.

Today is the best time to do and be what you need to.

Today is all you have.

Enjoy the sunset and sunrise. Enjoy the breeze. Today is the gift you have.

There is the power of today, the sunrise gives hope that today is a new day and dawn and an opportunity. Stop waiting for tomorrow, it might as well never come. Use today.