For the first few months after Richard died, I kept an inspiration wall. I would write quotes, things I learned, aspirations, intentions, etc. on a sticky notes and put it on my wall. I would read the wall each day as I journaled. Eventually I put the notes, cards, etc. from this wall into a scrapbook of sorts. I occasionally pull it out and look through it. On page 1 (ignore the “t” on the word is 🤔):

One of the most important things I learned early in this grief journey is to try my best to stay in the moment. When I fret about the past, I become sad, regretful, and overwhelmed. When I worry about the future, I become afraid, anxious, and overwhelmed. This is not to say that I can’t remember the past or plan for the future. However, fretting over the past and worrying about the future is futile and drains my energy.

I try to set the intention daily to stay in the moment. Many days I have to set this intention over and over. As I continue on my healing journey, I will continue to strive to live in the moment – not the past and not the unlived future.