2010
First century Roman philosopher Seneca wrote: “Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.” What will I make every day of 2010? Maybe that should be my resolution this year: to anticipate the NOW. Where is God? What is God doing right now? Where am I? Am I being, in this moment, the most faithful disciple of Jesus Christ I can be?
Bring on the moments of conflict! In conflict, there is resolution. “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult” (Seneca).
Bring on the instances of maltreatment! In maltreatment, there is healing. ”Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart” (Seneca).
Bring on occasions of injustice! In injustice, there is mercy. ”Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness” (Seneca).
Bring on occurrences of chaos! In chaos, there is stillness. ”If you wished to be loved, love” (Seneca).
I want to live now. Tomorrow will bring what it brings but today is here. Make 2010 not a year but a series of days of living better. ”Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life” (Seneca).