Most people in our culture today are so busy running around trying to arrange their lives to be somewhere else. We all want to be somewhere else geographically or financially or in our relationships. We want to be anywhere but here as we've been led to believe that if only we can be somewhere else then our lives would work. This escapism acts like a drug that only gives temporary relief to a chronic problem.

Somewhere does not exist and someday never comes, although you keep hoping that it does. This can be very dis-empowering and is responsible for a lot of disappointment and frustration for a lot of people.

The truth, however, is that right now is all you've really got. Tomorrow is never promised to you and learning to fully live in and for the moment is a vital distinction to make in creating a great life. Being grateful does not mean that you lose your drive or purpose, but allows you to slow down and really enjoy the ride. There is always something you can do right now to turn your ideas into reality. There is always one small step you can take.

Right now contains the seed of the rest of your life. Plant it with joy and water it with gratitude and rejoice in your life for you are its creator.