When I awoke this morning, my thoughts immediately began racing. Yesterday’s “to do” list, the list with only one task checked off, merged with today’s list of tasks, doubling its size. I had spent the majority of yesterday sleeping, and today I awoke behind. Behind on yesterday’s list. Behind on today’s list. Which, of course, will leave me behind on tomorrow’s list. Before the clock struck 5 AM, my stomach began knotting.
And then, I thought about the workshop I (sadly) missed yesterday, “Your Words Frame Your World”, and I asked myself to evaluate how I was framing my day. I had started my day with the word, “Behind.” I started TODAY living in yesterday and tomorrow, not in the present. And, that was the wake-up call I needed today.
Honestly, there was nothing so pressing on yesterday’s list that it was earth shattering. It was a list of chores and activities I wanted to get done, but didn’t have to get done; my panic was self-imposed.
The beauty about anything self-imposed is that it’s a choice, and choices can be changed. I chose to restart today. Without a list. I chose to start in prayer and meditation and gratitude that whatever bug hit yesterday made a speedy departure. Sitting in the pre-sunrise darkness this morning, I chose a new word to frame my day. Savor. I choose to live in this moment. And, I choose to see today for what it is, a gift to be savored, in whatever way it unfolds. Because, tomorrow will be too late to enjoy today.
What will you choose today?
by Mary Lanzavecchia 
Snow? Is that snow on the rooftops? The idea of picking a word for the day is lovely.
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It is snow. Last Thursday’s dusting has stuck around with the cold temps of the last few days, leaving me thankful for a warm house. 🙂 And, I’d twice recently heard people picking a word for the year, which inspired me to pick a word of the day. Thanks for stopping by.
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Savor. A very good word. I may have to borrow it. 🙂
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Please do, Beth Ann. I borrow ideas and wisdom from you all the time!
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I knew I had used that particular word in a post one time—found it!
http://bethannchiles.com/2012/01/22/savor-the-experience/ It’s such a good word, isn’t it???
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🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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So lovely, Mary. Thanks for sharing this!
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Thank you, Miss Edee!
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“Your words frame your world.” I believe that so strongly yet seem to forget that too often. Thanks for the beautiful reminder to savor the day.
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Isn’t it so easy to forget, Lois. I do, too. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Beautiful. And so very true…
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xo, Elin.
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