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Life is Now (#0762)

2012/06/16 By Greg

So much happens in a year’s time.

As I reflect back over the last year of life I think mostly about several shifts alongside considerable continuity. While my complete list of changes during the past 365 days is rather lengthy, a few examples adequately address the impact these have on how I spend my time.   Professionally, I moved from having a single employer to multiple employers.  Personally, my wife and I became landlords after purchasing a rental property.

So What?
Life is best lived in the present, but life isolated in the now lacks the wisdom of the past and the promise of the future.  By setting aside time to reflect and to dream, I seek to more fully embrace the present.

  • What intentional practices do you engage in to reflect on the past? consider the future?
  • What is the best piece of advice you ever received about living fully in the present?

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Greg Smith

Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope. He has served ten congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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