Forward

We are told to live in the moment because that helps us eradicate all regrets of the past, and expectations from the future. And as we all know, it is regrets and unfulfilled expectations that bring angst and stress into our lives. So we surmise that living in the present is our best bet to living a peaceful life.
Yet life seems mere existence in absence of chaos and turbulence. Have you thought what would be the value of peace in absence of thrill? What if peace were to become a way of life? Life minus conflict and desires becomes mere existence. Dreams and desires lead to expectations and plans, which arouse anticipation in us. Having a future to look forward to helps keep our present healthy and exciting. Anticipating something pleasurable in the future can help you get through present hardships and loneliness. We use this strategy from time to time whether or not we realise it or not. Trouble arises when you allow the hope to take up a large chunk of your present time. It is then that hope sets itself on the path of hopelessness . The trick is in anticipating little doses of future happiness planned as rewards for the big focus we give to our present moment.
Believe in the belief.