So...la, la, la-la-la-la live for today. Another sixties philosophy set to music.
There's another philosophy that promotes "being in the moment." Ever so often, I remember this phrase and I'll give it a go for a few days. Basically, feel what you're doing at any given time. Give yourself over to the moment and whatever you're doing is that much more meaningful. Stop hurrying through your task to get on with your day. I guess you could still hurry but be cognizant of your every move. There would be no wasted time, if we made the most of every moment regardless of what we're doing.
Enough philosophy for now. I'll do a quick promo on one of my books that is in the same vein. In Sleeping with the Lights On, Sandra Holiday has reached age fifty and is regretting her past, looking for her future and having one heck of an adventure in the here and now.
After two
failed marriages and countless relationships, Sandra Holiday thinks she’s met
the man to end her years of less than perfect choices; choices that not only
derailed her travel-related career plans but also left her single and broke.
Carson Holiday,
a Las Vegas country crooner with swoon-inducing good looks, spent his adult
life pursuing a recording contract and love, never holding on to either. After
eighteen years, he drops back into Sandra’s life, reigniting an attraction he
can’t deny.
When Carson
reappears, Sandra must choose again.
Only this time, nothing’s as it seems.
A secret admirer, a redheaded stalker, and an eccentric millionaire
throw her on a dangerous path, with Carson her only truth.
As life confronts her with yet another turning point,
will her decisions find her eternally sleeping with the lights on – or will she
finally discover a way to turn them off?
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13 comments:
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Good advice. I spend too much time thinking about what I need to do instead of just enjoying what I'm doing!
Words for all of us to live by. If only it was that easy.
Thanks, Jannine and yes, Margo, if only.
I think there's something about reaching one's sixth decade that really brings this philosophy home. I've been actively trying to keep it in mind for the past year. As regards my writing, I have to tell myself to tune out all the frenetic marketing talk from time to time and give myself permission to do what I need to do when I need to do it, based on where my life is at this moment.
Sometimes Sleeping with the Lights On IS the right answer, to get one to that next point. But as you point out, we need to quit waiting and enjoy what is Now.Not getting any younger!!! LOL
So true, Alison. And wise words on your writing.
Right on, Nancy. Can't turn back that clock!
This is a fantastic philosophy to live by. I'm going to give it a try. I live my life in a huge rush, always thinking of what I need to be doing. Your suggestion sounds like it would be worthwhile and give me a few moments peace. :) Thanks for the great post.
Oh yes, and your book sounds fabulous. I love that it's about a 'mature' heroine. I will have to check it out.
Alicia, I'm so glad you got something from my post. Thanks for your words. And as we said in the sixties - Peace!
I also get sucked into the pace of the business side of this craft, so thanks for the reminder to remember to enjoy it as well.
I love the concept of your book, too! (And I heard your "la la la la..." playing in my head as I read it.)
LOL, Leah. Sha la la!
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