Overflowing and Precious Opportunities

“At some point we must plunge in to discover a greater expanse; yet when this broader horizon does appear, a new depth will open up at our point of entry.”― Edith Stein, Potency and Act

“Daily life provides countless occasions for adapting to change and impermanence. Yet we squander these precious opportunities, assuming that we have all the time in the world.”― Yongey Mingyur, Turning Confusion into Clarity

The “someday when” trap.
Another place.
Different circumstances.
When this person changes.
When this happens.
When I arrive here.
You are here, now.
Nowhere else, so root and anchor in the present.
Certain to change with twists and turns, lulls in between.
The days pass swiftly with age.
Do not miss your life seeking someday, squandering precious opportunities.
Someday is today.
Dive in with enthusiasm, awe and wonder.

“Let your own experience serve as your guide and inspiration. Let yourself enjoy the view as you travel along the path. The view is your own mind, and because your mind is already enlightened, if you take the opportunity to rest awhile along the journey, eventually you’ll realize that the place you want to reach is the place you already are.”― Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, The Joy of Living