Terrific article! My whole adulthood, I been waiting for my life to begin. Next month, I’ll be turning 58 years old. I keep telling myself, right after “this” or “that”, then I’ll be able to have some fun. It often feels like I’m so close to finishing “this” or “that” but before I can relax, something or another happens that takes my attention away from enjoying myself. Maybe if I start reading my books regularly, instead of once per year. Thanks, Gurdeep! I love the dancing & music in your video!
Hello Sarina! Thank you for sharing those pages from your life. You've captured the essence of the article perfectly—those "perfect" moments rarely happen, and we often postpone our adventures waiting for them. Thank you for watching my video.
Hello, Melissa. Thank you! Please send me your email address through the contact page on my website (Gurdeep.ca/contact), and I'll be happy to check this for you.
So true. When I am fully present in the moment (not thinking about past or future) I am able to feel the joy of seeing the true beauty in a violet or sun rise. In those moments I truly feel a part of this incredible universe. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences Gurdeep and reminding me to stop, breathe and be in the moment.
I think it’s important to acknowledge that what we think is going to happen in our lives is just a fantastic fantasy that we create for ourselves to feel that we have some control over our future when in fact our future cannot be controlled in its entirety. Yes, we can direct our decisions and our choices to accomplish certain endeavours that we may undertake such as our education, choice of career or whether we get up each morning to greet our challenges as they present themselves good or bad.
When we don’t see our “now” we miss the opportunity that it presents, blinds us to the happiness that we have in the moment. When we concentrate on the future we become unaware of ourselves and our needs, living in the future or the past robs us of our present. We can’t travel back in time and we cannot time travel into the future therefore the only reality is the present moment that we must relish in that our future is to be discovered not controlled. Our happiness cannot be dependent on our wants rather our happiness must originate from ourselves and the moments of awareness that we experience in a state of awakening.
Well said, Nick! Thank you for your thoughtful contribution. I especially appreciated your insight that "We can't travel back in time and we cannot time travel into the future." Thank you very much.
I love this message, thank you so much. As usual, Substack is the place I come to read my thoughts 😊 You praise joy like I do, it helps so much to focus on what’s right, what’s nice in our lives. It leads to kindness for all
In my journeys thru recurrent breast cancer divorce and family estrangement and infant tragedy your videos and writings continue to accompany my faith in the light of hope a moment at a time. This is where my wealth resides. I thank you dear Sage of Joy❄️💕
I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles, Cathy. I'm glad my writings and videos are helping you through this time. Sending you lots of joy from the Yukon.
As a full time caregiver for my disabled loved one, I often find myself struggling to find a sliver of joy in the world. But then, at night, as I snuggle in my bed with a good book and watch the silvery shadows on the wall from the moonlight, I realize there is joy in even the hardest times. Thank you for awakening me to these joys!
Thank you for sharing, I am learning there is no perfect time. Embrace what we have and take the little steps towards what we want but do it with joy and gratitude
I wear a bracelet inscribed with the words of poet Walt Whitman: “Happiness— not in another place, but this place— not in another hour, but this hour—“ to remind me of exactly what you are talking about. Life is too short to put the joy of what surrounds us off for some unattainable perfect time. There is suffering but there is also beauty. There is dark, but also light.
I don't know how I found this, it must be from a higher power. But, here I am and you Gurdeep brought me great joy in this moment. I find you inspiring and from here on out, I am going to take the time to experience the joy of life, and find those moments or let those moments find me. Thank you Gurdeep for bringing joy to this world and bringing joy to me. I appreciate your mindset that sparked a flame in me, to find joy in every moment. Let this joy spread from person to person. Gurdeep, you are changing the world.
Terrific article! My whole adulthood, I been waiting for my life to begin. Next month, I’ll be turning 58 years old. I keep telling myself, right after “this” or “that”, then I’ll be able to have some fun. It often feels like I’m so close to finishing “this” or “that” but before I can relax, something or another happens that takes my attention away from enjoying myself. Maybe if I start reading my books regularly, instead of once per year. Thanks, Gurdeep! I love the dancing & music in your video!
Hello Sarina! Thank you for sharing those pages from your life. You've captured the essence of the article perfectly—those "perfect" moments rarely happen, and we often postpone our adventures waiting for them. Thank you for watching my video.
I just subscribed as a paid subscriber because I find your work so encouraging and joyful. I’m not sure if it went through. Can you check on your end.
Hello, Melissa. Thank you! Please send me your email address through the contact page on my website (Gurdeep.ca/contact), and I'll be happy to check this for you.
So true. When I am fully present in the moment (not thinking about past or future) I am able to feel the joy of seeing the true beauty in a violet or sun rise. In those moments I truly feel a part of this incredible universe. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences Gurdeep and reminding me to stop, breathe and be in the moment.
Thank you, Marie, for your comment! It's wonderful to hear how you find joy in the true beauty of a violet or sunrise. That is truly special.
I think it’s important to acknowledge that what we think is going to happen in our lives is just a fantastic fantasy that we create for ourselves to feel that we have some control over our future when in fact our future cannot be controlled in its entirety. Yes, we can direct our decisions and our choices to accomplish certain endeavours that we may undertake such as our education, choice of career or whether we get up each morning to greet our challenges as they present themselves good or bad.
When we don’t see our “now” we miss the opportunity that it presents, blinds us to the happiness that we have in the moment. When we concentrate on the future we become unaware of ourselves and our needs, living in the future or the past robs us of our present. We can’t travel back in time and we cannot time travel into the future therefore the only reality is the present moment that we must relish in that our future is to be discovered not controlled. Our happiness cannot be dependent on our wants rather our happiness must originate from ourselves and the moments of awareness that we experience in a state of awakening.
Well said, Nick! Thank you for your thoughtful contribution. I especially appreciated your insight that "We can't travel back in time and we cannot time travel into the future." Thank you very much.
Dear Gurdeep, Happy new year! Wishing you all the best for 2025.
Dear Nan, thank you very much!
I love this message, thank you so much. As usual, Substack is the place I come to read my thoughts 😊 You praise joy like I do, it helps so much to focus on what’s right, what’s nice in our lives. It leads to kindness for all
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate how this platform creates such positive energy.
In my journeys thru recurrent breast cancer divorce and family estrangement and infant tragedy your videos and writings continue to accompany my faith in the light of hope a moment at a time. This is where my wealth resides. I thank you dear Sage of Joy❄️💕
I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles, Cathy. I'm glad my writings and videos are helping you through this time. Sending you lots of joy from the Yukon.
Blessing your appearance in my life at this time when it grows darker. You bring me such joy. Thank you.🙏🕊️💝
Thank you, Sheila, very much for your kind words!
The time is always NOW!! Always move forward!
Exactly, Stephanie! It is NOW.
Thank you so much for this important reminder. Wise words indeed!
Thank you for reading and commenting, Sandra!
As a full time caregiver for my disabled loved one, I often find myself struggling to find a sliver of joy in the world. But then, at night, as I snuggle in my bed with a good book and watch the silvery shadows on the wall from the moonlight, I realize there is joy in even the hardest times. Thank you for awakening me to these joys!
Thanks, Josette, for your feedback! Yes, there is joy in even the hardest times, that's what I have seen during my hard times.
Well said & very wise words!
Thanks, Claire!
Thank you for sharing, I am learning there is no perfect time. Embrace what we have and take the little steps towards what we want but do it with joy and gratitude
Thanks, Michele, for sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your insights
Thank you, B Jacobs!
I wear a bracelet inscribed with the words of poet Walt Whitman: “Happiness— not in another place, but this place— not in another hour, but this hour—“ to remind me of exactly what you are talking about. Life is too short to put the joy of what surrounds us off for some unattainable perfect time. There is suffering but there is also beauty. There is dark, but also light.
I don't know how I found this, it must be from a higher power. But, here I am and you Gurdeep brought me great joy in this moment. I find you inspiring and from here on out, I am going to take the time to experience the joy of life, and find those moments or let those moments find me. Thank you Gurdeep for bringing joy to this world and bringing joy to me. I appreciate your mindset that sparked a flame in me, to find joy in every moment. Let this joy spread from person to person. Gurdeep, you are changing the world.