The future is uncertain. We have no guarantees about what it has in store for us. We do
not know if we will have more money, more peace greater success in future or whether
things will be worse than they are now. Depending on the future to bring us the life of
our dream is a risk and not many of us have the fortitude and strength of mind to
undertake a big risk that may not have a positive outcome.
The normal way of life is to invest now to secure a good future. Gamblers don’t worry
about what will happen and live a happy carefree life in the present. Prudent people
save for the future so that they can protect themselves from things going awry. They put
money into instruments that grow and bring in good returns. They buy a house to live in.
They eat well, exercise and take care of their health. They develop pastimes and
hobbies that they can continue doing when they are old. They try and ensure that their
children will look after them in their old age.
But in spite of all these precautions, the future may not turn out very well. Investments
can crash, health may deteriorate, children may abandon you, there may be a war or a
natural disaster. Your life could end up in shambles.
Investing in the future is an illusion that may or may not materialize. Forget about it. Live
in the moment. Enjoy life with family and presents. Read, travel, attend concerts, see
movies, go for a hike – in short, do whatever you love doing. Take pleasure in the
present and the future will take care of itself.
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