Our lives are largely filled by routine and mundane tasks. Preparing for the day, eating, working, exercising, watching media, playing games.
It’s easy to get in a habit of going through the motions, while looking forward to the next big event. The next vacation. A holiday party. Some special concert.
Anticipating these future events can be quite pleasurable. It can magnify your enjoyment due to the anticipation and build up.
However, along the way we should remember to try and stay present with the mundane and routine events in our lives. Be mindful of the experience. Savor both the major events as well as our daily meals and activities.
After all, we never know when we might be unable to further participate in these events.