The Good Old Days

The Good Old Days

So often these days--maybe because of the current economic situation--I hear people talking about the good old days. The memory of days past, when life seemed so much simpler, comes to mind frequently. Some people think it was when gas was fifty cents a gallon, others think it was prior to the electronics that keep us constantly tethered to work, and most think it was any time but the present.

If you look a little closer, you might realize that the good old days are right now. There are so many wonderful things at our fingertips that weren’t available in the past. We’re much closer to eliminating many serious illnesses or at least extending the quality of life for those afflicted with them. We have an amazing ability to communicate with anyone anytime. And we’re all blessed with choices today that just weren’t there years ago.

But more than anything, today--this very moment--will be the good old days in the years ahead. We must cherish the present more than the past. It isn’t always easy to be “in the moment,” but it’s necessary in order to enjoy life to the fullest. Today we’re living in the good old days.

“Enjoy yourself. These are the good old days you’re going to miss in the years ahead.” --Unknown

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