Time makes us honest—it forces us to acknowledge we are limited beings in a temporary world. In my opinion, the most honest thing I can do is to acknowledge that fact right NOW, and start going for it right NOW. When I keep this in mind, there are no such things as discipline or indulgence or weakness or strength. There is only the honest acknowledgement that my potential is decreasing second by second, so I better take advantage of this very moment. When I manage to do this, I reach a state of mind beyond pleasure, beyond pain, beyond sorrow, beyond joy, beyond it all.
I call it fulfillment.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Nicely worded. Thank you for the post.
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No problem Michelle! (Awesome site name btw) 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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The thing that scares me about this mindset is that when you look up you realize how much time you’ve missed with your loved ones.
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I think all you can do is try and enjoy the moment, because all things pass, and even loved ones have let me down. I can only speak for myself, but appreciating what’s in front of me and making the best of it is what brings me peace.
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That is true.
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