Too Young To Worry
As a kid, growing up was a lot of fun. There was almost nothing to worry about as most of what is needed would be taken care of by someone else. Just get up from bed, with lips painted in dry saliva from the peaceful sleep, and find your way to the cleansing area to tidy up. The next thing to do is head over to the dining and gobble up as much food as the little tummy can handle. Then walk along with friends to school carrying a backpack and a foodbox that matches.
It was a special kind of joy.
Moment Of Worry
Having a flashback to the days gone by and comparing them with the present moment leaves me at crossroads. Where did those cute smiles go? The joy of freedom from stress? That happy me that worries of nothing beyond petty chores and exam fever? So heartbreaking! Has life has changed from what it used to be? Or I've grown enough to see beyond the four walls of joy. I used to believe in every relationship having happy endings but life has shown me that's mere fantasy.
Enough To Worry About
Life is such a mean thing - A two-faced coin. You either get to leave at a young age, or live long and watch those around you leave. It is hardly a choice to pick a short life as we all want to live for as long as we can. There are those points in time when you find yourself tied to sorrowful events, which then blindfolds the happiness meant to be seen. What is there to be smiling about? It could have been me.
Worry More, Smile Less
The smile I was accustomed to gradually began to disappear into thin air. With my little experience worth about a quarter of a century, it has been a tough call to always hope for the joyful side of things always. There have been people so close to me, young and old, who have finished eating their share of life. As every new day comes to life and I find myself awake and alive, the thoughts of those that have been around and are no more makes my heart heavy. Then it somehow drifts to asking for the unknown. Whose turn is it today?
Worry Not For Ever
The worldly life is just an amusement and diversion. There's enough to reason as to why it happens. Despite all, the smile that gets lost does have to find it's way home. Thinking about what has happened in the past or what's to happen in the future is quite the catch of pain. The present is what really matters as it blends with the past and ease into the future. Filter out as much joy from it and let the smile be free.
When today's path is walked on with care, the yesterday's is not something to worry about and even tomorrow's would not be one to fear about.
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I like how you end your post in your last paragraph..."The present is what really matters".
With just more than six decades behind me, I can promise you, there is no sense in stressing about tomorrow. Enjoy the present. That is all that counts.
Obviously, it is wise to plan for the future and do everything you can to ensure a good future as far as it is under your control.
But once you have done what you can and what you have control over, try to relax and just enjoy the present.
One of our well-known rugby players here in South Africa, Clayton Blommetjies, made a great statement the other day. He said; "I make provision for the future as well as I can. But I only live for today, because this is where I am. I cannot live in the future or stress about it, because I'm not there yet. Neither does it have any purpose to hold onto the past, because I cannot change it. so, today is all I have".
Those are some really wise words you've mentioned.
It's good to have you around.
Let's keep living for the present.🙂
I'm looking forward to read more of your work here on Blurt!
ahhhh found you! hehehehe nice :)
following now :)
that statement that your rugby player said.. hmmm it's like he knows the Bible well! hahaha
mercies for the new day - but just like manna - we're not supposed to hold onto that... we await a fresh dose tomorrow - because God is faithful to provide! hehehe
and He promises hope for tomorrow! (the hope that the mercies will be waiting for us)
so glad we found one another here hahaha
I absolutely agree! I am still finding my way around...lol. Had a bit of a late start as you know, but hey, I'm sure I'll start picking up speed now...
Yes, indeed. And as you say...isn't that what faith is all about? Not holding on to what we have today, and knowing that God will provide for tomorrow!
not a late start... hehehe
you came at the perfect time! you will pick up speed just as you need hehehe
Better late than never...lol!
At the perfect time, yes, I really do believe so. And I have you to thank for it! I am excited about starting to build here on BLURT!
hehehe - as @bluefinstudios said - it's kinda fun starting over again - BUT with all the knowledge and connections we have too - its even MORE fun hehe
This is the dilemma that almost everyone is facing. It's also important to note that it doesn't have to do with being rich or otherwise. It's just a matter of seeing the both sides of life.
Gone are the days when we enjoy living a life with nothing to worry about. Now, we see it all.
Heheh..
hehehe and this is a brand new post??
who is this young man I see. LOL
I'm loving that banner at the bottom! hehehehe its so cute!
and don't worry - smiles are coming. Lots of them, I know it. 2022 is our year Ismaheel :)
A few pieces from an old draft rewritten to have the least sense I can make of it.
2022 would be nice to us. God's willing.
hehehehe yes - i've done that too - will write fresh stuff also but I love getting a new audience on some of the things that I didn't get enough interaction on for my preference! hahahaha