I’ve noticed something over the last few years of watching my son as he eats his food.
He’ll always eat his favourite thing first.
When that thing is all gone, he’ll move on to the next thing on his plate. But he will always eat his favourite thing first. Which makes me wonder, why do I find myself saving my favourite thing for last? Why do I save things for a special occasion, or till some imagined time when I feel I’ll really savour it?
And the answer is that I just don’t know. I don’t know why I find myself postponing joy, and so I’m making an effort to change.
I’m using a gorgeous, blue, there-isn’t-another-one-quite-like-it, hand-blown glass every day, whereas previously it has sat safely in the cupboard out of fear that it might get broken if I were to dare drink from it!
I’m scoffing the last few squares of chocolate from the cupboard and enjoying it, rather than saving them for another day when I think I’ll be able to enjoy them in peace.
I’m looking out for other situations where I find myself postponing joy, so that I can grab it with both hands instead.
I’m letting Ted Mosby be my inspiration, and learning to live by his words – don’t postpone joy!
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Great quote and a great way to start living life! I am so glad you are embracing life. #candidcuddles
I’m trying, I really am! No more postponing joy! x
Very wise words from you and Ted there! If you go through life saving everything for a better time, chances are that time will never come.
Thanks for linking up to #CandidCuddles
Debbie
Haha, I learned some good life lessons from How I met your mother! x
I love this philosophy. I shall start trying to do this immediately!
Yay! It’s a pretty good way of going through life I think! x
Brilliant words. This is something I realised after my dad almost died. It gave me a new perspective.but often we slip back into old ways. Thanks for the reminder.
It’s so easy to slip back into old habits and ways isn’t it, I hope this has helped you keep your new perspective (and I hope your Dad is ok now). x
Oh, I’m the same! So yes, don’t postpone Joy is such an apt quote to live by! #candidcuddles
It’s a pretty good way to go through life isn’t it! x
I loved this. i was so guilty of postponing joy now I just snatch at it whenever it passes. If that means wearing heirloom pearls with my pjs so be it. Makes me feel great #sharethejoy
Pearls and pjs, I love it! Which reminds me, I really must dig out my pearls and wear them more! x
Oh I am the same, I need to do this so much. I always save shoes, food and drink, but whatever for, I just should enjoy it now. Thank you for this xx
Yes! Enjoy those things NOW, no more saving them for ‘best’! x
Love this! I think it’s a really common phenomenon to save things for best – but what if that day never comes? Aren’t we worth a bit of ‘best’ every day? I’m with you – live for today and enjoy our precious moments. But for me the KEY is to really anticipate, savour and remember them. Thanks for linking this up at #sharethejoy
I did read your post about that Michelle, and I think you’re right with your anticipate, savour and remember approach! x
Agreed! Saving things for a time that is not yet here, is daft, although I do like to finish my meal with the tastiest mouthful! xx
It’s a balance I suppose isn’t it! X