As a futurist, I have to remind myself to be present. If we are always thinking about the future, we can miss the joy and wonder of the present.
There's great promise in being a futurist of any kind. Studying and predicting what will happen in the future, helps you to plan ahead, get ready, and live a good life in many ways. Future planning helps you to make good decisions for yourself and others, yet if you're always looking ahead, you may miss the richness and depth of the day.
So today, I'll spend a bit of time updating my future plans and preparation, and then I'll invest myself completely in the present with an opportunity to spend time with good people I've known my whole life. Onward.