What Lies Next To My Hand
Today I will do what is in front of me. Rather than make my plan for the
day on a formless future, I will do that task which is nearest to my
hand. I cannot live in days that have not happened yet. Hard as I try, I
cannot put my boots on and take a walk through the future. Life unfolds
as it is meant to, and the life that I lead is subject to the laws of
time. Time is actually a wonderful caring principle that gives me my
life in manageable doses. To understand and experience the depth of the
moment - to taste the sweet that is in my hand - that is living. The
rest will be provided for.
I perform the task in front of me.
Do the Duty which lies nearest thee, Which thou knowest to be a Duty!
Thy Second Duty will already have become clearer…
Thomas Carlyle