Chasing dreams while cherishing the present

Stillness, then a breeze,

Now the moment's flown away,

New now takes its place.

When I look back on my life, there are only a handful of moments I really remember. So many others just slipped by without me noticing. I've set goals and worked hard to chase my dreams. But it's not the dreams I remember most—it's those few special moments that just 'happened.' I was 'present' in those moments, even while I was chasing those dreams.

Sunbeam, dust motes dance, 

Gone before I grasp it, 

Time's soft, swift exhale.

The notion of 'time management' often implies a struggle against an unstoppable current. Yet, time itself is not the adversary. The true art lies in managing our own presence within its flow. We do not conquer time; we learn to dance with it. This involves cultivating a deep awareness of our own rhythms, aligning our actions with our values, and finding moments of stillness amidst the ceaseless motion. It is in these moments of mindful engagement that we truly transcend the limitations of time and experience the richness of each unfolding instant. Time is not a resource to be managed, but a current to be navigated. Mastery lies not in controlling time, but in refining our presence within it. We optimize ourselves, not the clock. 

A breath, a glance, a sigh, 

The present, passing by. 

Hold it close, this fleeting grace, 

Find joy within time's chase.

I will continue to pursue my dreams and establish goals to guide my path, and while doing so, I will cultivate a greater sense of mindfulness, fully engaging with my present experiences, and creating lasting memories as I progress toward my aspirations. I will chase my dreams while cherishing my present.

The tick, a gentle chime, 

A moment, yours to climb. 

Don't let it slip, unseen, unheard, 

Each instant, a precious word.