Good Morning,

This is not written to say forget the past. Far from it. It does suggest we learn from it and use what we learned as we move forward through life. We shouldn’t maintain our status quo or try to recreate life as it was sometime in the past. Too many people I run into seem to wish for bygone days and do their best to leave everything just as it was, saying 1974 (or whatever perceived high point) was a good year and we should not be changing anything.

The future is always out in front of us, even if we are older. No, it may not be our personal future, but it is the future of our children, grandchildren, and those around us. We can shape the future, even if we are not going to be there to enjoy it. Let’s live for today but prepare for the future.

I know, for me, sometimes it is difficult as I realize I most likely do not have a 20 0r 30 year window like I did in my 30s or 40s. It is a fact of life we all must come to grips with.

I am by no means saying not to enjoy the moment. Rather, understand that we are all living at a point of transition, from what was through what is to what will be. Let’s be a part of influencing what will be rather than only what was sometime in the past or only what is in the moment.

My thoughts as we begin a new and exciting week.

Jim