Why We Should Live for Today Never a Dull Moment
We can’t change the past, nor can we predict or guarantee the future. In the end, all we have is the present, yet most of us live our lives ignoring its many possibilities. It’s easy to tune out the life around you, especially if you do many of the same things every day. Taking care of the kids, commuting, working, and running errands can blur together. Just as bad, when life isn’t going the way we want, it’s easy to fantasize about how things “should” be or how they once were. When we live busy or stressful lives, worrying or planning can also make us feel more in control.
But how do you even get started? The process requires a different way of thinking called mindfulness. Mindfulness is about focusing on what is happening in the present moment — not that work deadline, the movie you just watched, what’s for dinner, or the kids’ extracurricular schedule. It takes practice, and many people use meditation or breathing to help. When mindful, we concentrate on what others say and become more fully present. We also start to notice the small things we usually overlook: the cool breeze on our skin, the sound of the birds, the feel of a sweater, or the sight of our loved ones smiling. Our lives become fuller. And our stress decreases because we’re not clinging to things beyond our command.
The problem with these strategies is that they don’t change anything. They help us discount the only thing we can control: what we do now. Life can pass you by that way if you’re not careful. The solution is to exist in the present moment as much as possible and enjoy the good things around us while we have them. Studies show that living this way makes people happier, healthier, and more likely to form strong relationships.
No one ever stops worrying entirely, and some planning is necessary to live a successful life. But too much can leave us with no energy or time to enjoy it. John Lennon once sang, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Start living in the present so you don’t blink and miss yours.
Grateful for Georgetown Celebrating Our 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway Evans Moore Law is nothing without our community. The people of Georgetown are our clients, and we Everyone at the firm loves getting out from behind the desk and
meeting our community members in a casual setting. We share dozens of heartwarming moments each year with friends and strangers alike, and there’s nothing quite like the smiles on their faces when they know they can share a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones. Their relief and gratitude mean we get back at least as much as we give. We look forward to seeing new faces and old this year to provide those in need a brighter Thanksgiving. We aim to provide as many as 300 turkeys to Georgetown residents this November. And we hope the giveaway will only continue to grow, as it has every year until now.
wouldn’t have a business without them. But they’re also our friends, family, and neighbors. Since they have given us so much, we want to return whatever we can. That’s why we’re proud to host our 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 21. The firm began the turkey giveaway in 2016 after flooding in October impacted many local families. It was so well received that we decided to make it an annual tradition on the Monday before Thanksgiving. That first year, we gave away approximately 50 turkeys to families in need. By 2021, that number had increased to more than 250 turkeys — helping more than 250 Georgetown families put Thanksgiving dinner on the table.
Evans Moore Law does many local events to give back to the community each year, but this is one of the most meaningful. We welcome any opportunity to invest in each other because we’re stronger together. Most of all, we look forward to the opportunity to repay all we’ve received.
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