Now

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I should've studied better, got into a better college, eaten well, stayed healthy, not taken that decision, been cool. I should be earning well, have an amazing life, visit countries beyond reach, make everyone happy, and make myself happy. I should've enjoyed my life. I will be enjoying my life. I kept living in the past and future every single day. But there was a 40-minute span one day, which bent my reality.

I started running in December 2023. I tried to enjoy the runs every day, but of course, I had good days and bad days. I had consistency though. Even if I don't feel like running, I have to move. Two days ago was one of the days when everything changed sd the run went by.

By no means am I a professional runner. I don't run fast. I can't run long. My efficiency's barely above par. But that run felt amazing. That one run, I beat all my previous numbers and my body wasn't even exhausted. At that very moment, I felt happy. In that run, I felt at peace forgetting all burdens. I felt the Now.

We have been trained to live by regrets and ambitions. We are to always dwell in the past or future. Now is just a service to the upcoming tomorrow, or a consequence of passed yesterday. It is fine to a bit to learn on mistakes and plan on goals. But we lost now, I lost it and kept losing it. That single run pulled me to the moment.

Our dwell on the past and future should be the least of what we do. The absolute maximum should be looking at everyone around you, savoring the food you eat, smiling at kids, watering plants; all in the moment. This moment is what you've been working for, so spend some time with it. You have you, so make it amazing. At the very least, smile for your Now self. Make it flourish. Become spectacular.

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  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM

    Happiness is in everything you do

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  2. Rahul AkkenapallyJune 9, 2024 at 6:33 PM

    Yes. Yes it is!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM

    Thanks Rahul. I needed this at this very moment!

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