Now is the Time

Today I was reading "Now is the Time- 170 Ways to Seize the Moment" by Patrick Lindsay. I enjoy inspirational books like these. Here are some things in the book that particularly struck a chord with me:

Now is the Time...To Be Curious
Knowledge won't find us, we must find it.
Everyday is a chance to learn something new.
Cast your net wide,
Open your mind to the excitement of learning.
When we stop learning, we stop living

Now is the Time...To Embrace the Twilight
It is a glorious time of the day.
When the colors soften and meld into one another
Look at the beauty of the light on a loved one's face
Thrill to the warmth it brings to nature
Marvel at the way it highlights skylines and buildings
Allow the beauty to transport you.

Now is the Time...To Value Wisdom
Don't underestimate the value of knowledge, yours or others
Seek out those who've been there.
Ask them what they've learned.
Listen to them.
Distill their wisdom.
Apply it to your journey.

Now is the Time...To Find Beauty
Beauty surrounds us
But it's not always evident.
Seek it out.
Find it in love, friendship, nature, art
See it in another's mind or spirit
Look for the inner glow.

Now is the Time...To Let Yourself Dream
Dreams are like microvacations,
whether in sleep or daydreaming
Some are extensions of our hopes
They remove our barriers
They open possibilities