Why Today is a Gift Tomorrow is not promised.
When I reflect on the statement “tomorrow is a gift, not a promise,” I am drawn to two distinct yet congruent ways of thinking:
- There’s no guarantee that tomorrow will come, so we must make the most of today!
- Each new tomorrow on this earth is a valuable gift, so we must plan well and look to the future.
1) Make the most of today.
The first way of thinking embraces the Latin phrase carpe diem (‘seize the day’) or, more recently, the millennial mantra YOLO (‘You Only Live Once’). Both of these mottos or philosophies typically center around self and making big, bold moves rather than ‘playing it safe.’
But this first way of thinking can also encompass living selflessly, giving generously, and loving fervently. It’s all about making the most of today and this one life we are living, whether doing something for yourself or for others! Personally, I have long believed that reaching out to others and being kind and generous is the number one key to personal happiness and fulfillment. So, make the most of today!
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