Make every moment count

It is easier to snatch a grain of sand hurtling through space than it is for you to change what you did one second ago. Once it has passed it can never be retrieved. Think of how precious that moment is when looked at in this manner. Yet when we look back at our lives up to this point we see countless lost moments spent worrying, in fear, hopeless, and in anger. How did they contribute to anything positive in our lives? This is not to say that there won't be moments when these emotional states are present. They are simply responses and reactions to what is happening around us. It is when we choose to harbor them for hours, weeks, and years that they take their toll. Acknowledge your feelings and thoughts, then ask yourself what you can do about them to move into a more positive state of mind. Ask, "What can I do to make this moment one that I can feel good about a day, a month, or a year from now?" Then consciously take the action needed to make that happen. The impact that it will have on your life will be tremendous. What are you doing to make this moment count right now?