I found this lovely print from minna may over the weekend and i was captivated by it. captivated by the thought that i can do something today that my future self will thank me for. i can think of many times when my future self didn’t want to thank me – it said “why didn’t i do this yesterday when i had time” OR “i should have done the dishes already now they smell bad” OR “what was i thinking?” OR “why didn’t i study for that test”… the list goes on.
what would it be like to look back and thank myself? i sit here now and i can also think of many times that if i had thought about it, i would thank myself like “i am so glad i finished this project before i left for vacation” OR “i am glad i spent time in the Word this past week” OR “i am glad i decided not to eat that cheese pizza because now my tummy is happy and not gassy (for us lactards)” but i have never intentionally thought this phrase & i am in love with the idea.
this is so beautiful. i love this quote! it's true, more often i find myself thinking of the things i should have done. i definitely want to live life more intentionally, with an open heart and an open mind. thanks for this wonderful reminder 🙂
I'm feeling so inspired by this post! I've never thought about it like that before, but now I really want to try to do more things for my future self. Your list was a perfect start for me! I know that I definitely feel much better the next day when I eat healthy and spend time with Jesus. I just need to make it more consistent! Thanks for the push, girl 🙂
I love this! So motivating. This sounds silly but I am always thankful when I make my bed before I go on vacation. It's such a great thing to come home to!
This is lovely…and so spot on! I was nodding along with everything on your list!! Thank you for gentle encouragement =)
"so often our dreams get stuck in the clouds and we never let them actually touch our lives. if you can dream it, you can do it." Um, this is the best encouragement ever. Loved this and thank you for encouraging me to be brave! There are so many dreams that I have right now and reading this was the best medicine my fearful self could get. 🙂
Just found your blog and so glad that I did! Great words of encouragement 🙂 thanks for sharing!
I love this post! The quote is wonderful and all your tips are spot on!!!
Very inspiring girl! Thanks for the tips.
What great advice! I know I'd accomplish more and feel better in the present if I kept a future perspective of thinking about what I'll be thankful for doing. Great thoughts Elizabeth!
thanks for inspiring me, i've been so moody today and this perked me up
Xo, Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com