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"Real generosity towards the future lies

in giving all to the present. "___Albert Camus

What a true & wonderful statement this is.

Often, for most of us, we tend to live for "later", not now.

Later, when we take that perfect vacation, later when we redecorate the house, later when we retire, later when we have a certain amount of money saved, later when we are with just the right partner, etc.

Funny thing though, is that it is just the plain & simple reality is that actually that the time of promise and wonderful living we call "later" just never comes!

So then why does living in the present now make a difference? Mainly because then we are engaged and present, and the more aware and present we are the more we will have a much fuller experience of our lives & inner feelings hour by hour, day by day.

To be present means to not live in the past, more than what is absolutely needed, for the task at hand. It means to keep the mind open and fresh to new experiences, new connections and activities we may well have missed if we were operating from a place of inner constraints and relating only to the past and its limitations.

Camus also mentions "generosity towards the future" which is an expansive phrase with keys for living our best future as well. Generosity speaks to making a space within our inner selves and consciousness, for having both an open mind and an open heart.

An open mind so we have the mental tools for putting into place the things we want more of in our lives like: productive activities, supportive & helpful friends, opportunities for creative expression, a place and time for fun & relaxation, etc.

An open heart, so we can actually feel the tone and texture of our lives ongoing. An open heart so we are not just shut off and relating to our world from the mind (the mental) only. From the heart, so we can allow the flow of our energies to be emotionally engaged and available to us as well.

May you be in the present today. May you be with an open heart and uplifted spirit. May your soul feel connected to the flow of life with its generous and wonderful gifts.

Gifts that are available and waiting for each of us both today and forever, freely given from spirit, always in the now.