The news today is horrific. The awful collapse of the bridge in Genoa, the Brits worrying about a terror attack on Parliament, while Turkey is on the brink of financial chaos. All these terrible events have one thing in common – they are beyond my control.
The most important lesson we can learn from crisis is to enjoy what we have when we have it. Modern living is stressful; maybe it isn’t perfect weather for the beach, or hot enough for an ice cream in the town centre. But maybe doing those things anyway will create a special memory, will lead to a fun conversation, will simply be an opportunity to laugh and share.
Don’t wait for the perfect time; today and now is a time you can make perfect.
Below is a sketch of my son on a windy day at the beach. We had not been sure whether to go that day or not, but it had been a success. The water was beautifully flat and clean, we had all swum and enjoyed the cold water after enduring the huge temperatures of our recent heatwave. It was a great laugh and the tourists had stayed away so it felt like we had the Mediterranean to ourselves!
Every day is special, don’t waste a single one!
