“But genius looks forward: the eyes of men are set in his forehead, not in his hindhead: man hopes: genius creates.”
A beautiful rose cannot relive last spring. It blossoms and brings its beauty to today. Life is lived in the present moment and driven toward a hope-filled tomorrow. Toss your rope around tomorrow deeply believing it’s going to be a good one for you. It will!
“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.”
~ Bil Keane
“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power (Unknown).”
We spend enough time trying to change the past. When we discover we can’t change it, we ruminate over it. Ruminating over the past only brings up emotions best left buried. The healthiest option is to turn from the past and face toward tomorrow filled with hope and confidence.
There are only memories behind us. Some good and some painful. The future is not behind us. It is in front of us. Whatever the past, let it go and turn toward tomorrow. Walk in the sunlight without fear. You can handle everything that comes your way.
“The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge (Albert Einstein).”
Don’t stop dreaming. Don’t stop believing. Awaken the fantasy within you and build dreams deeper than the Grand Canyon. The dreams will carry you into tomorrows that are full of wonderful promises. Keep Dreaming.
In The Leadership Advantage, an essay from the Drucker Foundation’s Leader to Leader Guide, Warren Bennis tells us that optimism is one of the key things people need from their leaders in order to achieve positive results. Every “exemplary leader that I have met,” writes Bennis, “has what seems to be an unwarranted degree of optimism – and that helps generate the energy and commitment necessary to achieve results.” Source
John W. Gardner, former secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, said that leaders provide hope. The best leaders see what we can be when we are our best selfs. They inspire us to inspire others. When we live optimistically we lead our families, neighbors, and colleagues toward a better tomorrow.
“Fortune may have yet a better success in reserve for you and they who lose today may win tomorrow.”
No matter one’s age, one has the right to dream of something better. Dreams pull us toward tomorrow. They give us a reason to get up in the morning. They provide us with the energy to push through tough moments knowing tough moments won’t last. Whatever your age, dream on, dream great dreams, dream dreams that pull you into tomorrow.
Don’t waste a moment, let those you love know you love them. We all want to live long, healthy lives. Yet, none of us is guaranteed tomorrow. That’s why the wise ones tell us to live in the moment, it’s all we have. Fill it up with love until it is overflowing and touching all who come your way. Here’s hoping that you have many tomorrows in your life and that each today overflows with love.
