Saturday, June 14, 2008

Dance Like No One Is Watching

I finally found this poem that I adore......


Dance Like No One Is Watching

Author unknown.


We convince ourselves that life will be better after

we get married, have a baby, then another.

Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough

and we'll be more content when they are.

After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.

We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when ourspouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation,

or when we retire.


The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now.

If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges.

It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.


Happiness is the way.


So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more

because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend

your time with...and remember that time waits for no one.


So, stop waiting

--until your car or home is paid off

--until you get a new car or home

--until your kids leave the house

--until you go back to school

--until you lose ten pounds

--until you gain ten pounds

--until you finish school

--until you get a divorce

--until you get married

--until you have kids

--until you retire

--until summer

--until spring

--until winter

--until fall

--until you die


There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to be happy.

Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination.So

-- work like you don't need money,

Love like you've never been hurt,

And dance like no one's watching.

4 comments:

Pedergraham said...

Thanks for this EXCELLENT reminder!
-Danielle

Marit C-L said...

This is WONDERFUL! The picture at the bottom says it all! I'msure that Luc would like to be carried across the line by his mom at IM CDA '09.... Think about how wonderful THAT would be

Jen said...

I love that poem...and the picture of your finish! It made me tear up...just like EVERYTIME I watch the finish lime of any IM event.

Mnowac said...

HI Mary - Kim's friend Monica here, just came across your blog. I love this post and that picture says it all!