I often get fixated on the future. The dreamer in me likes to believe that the future holds endless possibilities. And, more times than not, I allow the dreamer to take over and allow my mind wander about what is to come. There is a beauty to it, possibility, I mean. But there is also a truth anchored to possibility that I often forget: what is here, now.
See, though I often overlook it, it is essential to dwell in. Here & now is just as important as what is to come. It is the journey between what is and what could be that changes us, grows us, inspires us.
The journey is on its way, I can feel it. Possibility will soon become reality, but right here, right now, I want to celebrate the present.
Presently….
- My hair is in a knot on top of my head, and my mom is sitting across from me- laughing- as I type far to loudly….. She says she knows I’m blogging when I type with determination
- My sister is preparing to go away to college for the very first time.
- Both of us are packing to leave for school, our house is a mess.
- In 10 days, my sister will be twenty one…. I’m left awed by that
- I’ve had a photo shoot every day this week… beautiful people will be all over the blog.
- I’m writing like crazy…. songs, stories, journal entries- golly I love to write
- I’ve watched PS I Love You two nights in a row this week…. I. cry. every. time.
- I read a blog post this week that radically challenged me…. It’ll challenge you too- especially if you’re a woman.
- I’m excited and anxious that in less than a month, I will be teaching a classroom of eighth graders and my Student Teaching will begin
- I’m teaching our youth group (the Crossheirs) about love… but honestly, I’m the one being taught.
- I’m really gonna miss those kids when I leave… I always do
- I can’t get over how incredible this Summer has been
Cheers to here, cheers to now.
Cheers to what is to come (And yes, these sneak peeks are a little of what is to come for the blog! 😉
xo
AnnaFilly
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