Regardless of the dominant paradigm, regardless of the encouragement to get ahead by working more and more, regardless of the need to work for an income, I am aware this morning that I will never get today back. I will likely have tomorrow and all the tomorrows after that, but I will never have this today ever again.

I've been growing up, becoming an adult... I've taken on the responsibilities (in partnership with my wife) of a mortgage and recognized the need to build a financial basis to raise children within. I've been curbing my appetite for instant gratification, for material consumption. All of that is fine and good.

In the midst of planning for tomorrow, though, I've neglected the art of living today.

So, TODAY, I aim to recapture that spirit... and how will I do this?

It's time to go for a bike ride, to draw in my sketchbook, and to watch a movie with friends!