“Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.”— John Lennon
What it means
Planning is useful, but life is experienced in the ordinary moments that occur while our attention is fixed on the future. Presence keeps those moments from passing unnoticed.
Context
Lennon reflected on life’s unpredictability in his song 'Beautiful Boy.'
Reflect
What part of your current life have you been treating only as a waiting room for something else?
Today’s action
Give one routine activity your full attention today without checking your phone.
About John Lennon
British musician, peace activist, and co-founder of The Beatles.