Oftentimes I find myself looking back, thinking about things, mulling over things, that have happened, relationships in my life that are a little bit off and what went wrong. How could I have done something differently, something better? Most of the time, if I'm honest, I'm looking forward. I'm making a plan, I'm dreaming about the next thing with my kids or my husband or a project to tackle in my home, or a work idea, or a podcast episode I want to share, or a book I want to read. But what I'm reminded of again and again is that all I have is today. All we really have is what's right in front of us, the present. And one of the best practices, the best gifts that I can give myself is to stop and look at today. To connect today with the Lord in a really real way. To make a plan for today, not next month, not this summer, not my five year plan, just to make a plan for today.  So, this episode is just for today. For the full transcript, click here!   Resources from this episode: The Work & Play Cornerstore Episode 003 - The Contentment Challenge The Soul of Money, by Lynne Twist The Practice of the Presence of God, by Brother Lawrence The Best Today Guide Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!