Thursday

From the Notebooks

A Buddhist tries to answer that age-old question: How to live in the present but also plan prudently for one's future. I'm not sure he gets us there, but I think it's helpful: "Living mindfully in the present does not preclude making plans. It only means that you know there's no use losing yourself in worries and fear concerning the future. If you are grounded in the present moment, you can bring the future into the present to have a deep look without losing yourself in anxiety and uncertainty. If you are truly present and know how to take care of the present moment as best you can, you are doing your best for the future already." Thich Nhat Hanh