If you’ve ever look at the store directory map at the mall there is typically a big red dot on it marked “You are here”. If you consider life to be a journey, where are you on the map of your life?
The proper answer is right now, in the present moment, wherever you physically are. You may not like the place where you are, but you should acknowledge the reality of your present moment.
The “trick” is to practice mindfulness. Some people are confused about what mindfulness is. It is a conscious awareness of the present moment, witnessing it without judgement and with acceptance.
Accepting the present moment doesn’t mean you like it, you just realize that it is your present reality. You can mindfully plan your future self, but don’t get stuck in the future. You are where you are. Accept it, learn from it, and be at peace with it.
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