Dear Reader, Today I celebrate my 50th birthday in style. Special thanks to Matt Doherty for a wonderful Ramen dinner and a trip to dairy queen for Ice-cream. We had a fantastic conversation about memories of food melting in your mouth and closing your eyes to experience the moment. Happy Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Love
The Present Moment's Treasure
A Fable of Discovering the Joy of Living
by
David A.A. Sullivan
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack, who lived in a far-off land. Jack was a driven and ambitious person, who always strived for success. He had a successful career, a large bank account and many material possessions but something felt off, he always felt unfulfilled, like something was missing. Jack's obsession with success made him blind to the beauty of life, the small things that were happening around him. He was too busy chasing his next big goal, to take a moment and appreciate the present.
One night Jack had a vivid dream, where a wise old sage appeared to him, he told him that his obsession with success was hindering him from truly enjoying life. The sage told him that it was important to take a step back and appreciate the present moment, as it was the only moment that truly mattered. Jack woke up feeling shaken, he realized that the sage's words were true and that he had been living his life all wrong.
Determined to change, Jack set out on a journey to find the wise old sage. He left behind his career, material possessions, and comfortable lifestyle. He traveled through treacherous mountains and dense forests, facing many obstacles and challenges along the way. But he did not give up, his desire to find the sage and change his ways kept him going.
After many long months of travel, Jack finally came across the wise old sage sitting by a babbling brook. Jack approached him and asked him how he could learn to actively enjoy the present moment. The sage looked at Jack with a kind smile and replied, "It is simple. Every day, take a few moments to actively notice the beauty around you, feel the sun on your skin, hear the birds singing, smell the freshly baked bread. Appreciate the small things in life, for they are what make life worth living."
Jack took the sage's advice to heart and decided to stay with him and learn more about the art of living in the present moment. He spent many months with the sage, learning about mindfulness, meditation and the power of appreciation. Jack finally found what was missing, he found a new perspective on life, he learned to live in the present and find joy in the small things.
Jack returned home a changed man, his journey had transformed him, and he was now able to live a fulfilling life, filled with happiness and contentment. He realized that true success is not measured by the material possessions one has, but by the ability to actively appreciate and find joy in the present moment.
The moral of the story; it's important to take a step back and actively appreciate the present moment, for it's the only moment that truly matters. When we learn to live in the present, we are able to find true happiness and fulfillment in life.
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