Living for tomorrow

Today is wednesday, the one day a week i will dedicate to writing this blog. Right now, I am listening to Comptine d'un autre été - Yann Tiersen. There is something special about this type music which captivates a tragic sense of awe; An emotion often suppressed. It offers a type of rejuvenation, a spiritual cleanse from the daily societal routine. As though the universe is rewarding us with the gift of time. It unlocks the door of illumination to all my fears and congestions, so I too can embrace this present moment. Unfortunately I know, the second the music ends, the silence of my room will greaten and the worries of tomorrow will creep amongst my conscious. The problem with thinking about the future, is the constant state of anxiety and sleepless nights I tend to endure. I spend hours of bewilderment strategising how to approach the next day, and am left with a chain of false expectations. The problem with being an introverted individual, who finds personal isolation to be an imperative part of their nature, is their vulnerability to self-criticism. We are our own worst enemy and best friend; Time spent perplexing tomorrows concerns, often interferes with our personal recovery, which we spend re-energizing ourselves, from a hectic day. Unlike the extrovert, you may find more difficulty in sharing your problems with others and therefore, the time we should be spending alone to empower ourselves, we waste panicking over what tomorrow brings. In the wise words of Alan Watts, “This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” To overcome anxiety, you must first embrace the present moment. Learn to be easy on yourself and take everything within your stride. Find great enjoyment turning normal day to day activities ie washing the dishes, into a therapeutic activity. By achieving this, you will no longer dread your list of commitments, as each commitment will become a desire and each negative aspect of your life, will become a positive.