We only live once?

So, I have been on a two-week hiatus from here. Why? I think I was tired and did not want that to affect what I am writing and my train of thought. I thought I'd rather take a break and collect my self and produce something I could be happy about.

During my time out I got to think about this YOLO mindset so popular these days. Don't get me wrong, there are moments in life when we act like it's the last time we're doing something. I think it's romantic when before leaving for work a husband kisses his wife goodbye like there's no tomorrow. Also it makes you always do your best, dress up with no occasion and so forth. But on the other hand, it makes us do wrack-less things too, and in this case we use it like an excuse to do something stupid (we do if we're honest).

So while thinking about that I came to a different conclusion, which is as follows. We don't really live once. We die once, and we live every day. And that resonates well with me. I love to think that tomorrow is another day to make things better, to try again and to repeat what was good yesterday. The continuity, the cycle of life seems so full of hope and joy and peace. And I believe in new beginnings. That doesn't mean there should be a lot of room for regret, because I believe, no matter what we do, no matter what we chose, at that given moment it is the only right thing for us. I also believe that is what means to live in the now. It doesn't mean "carpe diem" every urge you have, but instead trust the rightness of today. Believe that what and how you have done today is the best way you could have done it today, and tomorrow is another day. Be present for today.

Funny things started to happen when I started to live more in the flow instead of planning everything ahead. Things (at least the important ones) get done one way or another, while I enjoy the uncertainty and surprises every day brings. Every day is unique and needs to be enjoyed for what it is and not compared to what it could have been. I know this is not obvious but with time and practice this can be achieved.

Enjoy your Sunday!