“We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough, and we’ll be more content when they are.
After that, we’re frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our partner gets his or her act together when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice holiday, when we retire.
The truth is, there’s no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It’s best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.
A quote comes from Alfred D. Souza. He said,
“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin – real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.
So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time…and remember that time waits for no one.
So, stop waiting until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until winter, until your song comes on, until you’ve had a drink…. there is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Work like you don’t need money,
Love like you’ve never been hurt,
And dance like no one’s watching.”
1. NDE Philosophy: Living in the Eternal Now
People who have NDEs often return with a deeply transformed view of time and purpose. They frequently report that:
- Time as we know it feels illusory in the spiritual realm. The present is all that truly exists.
- Unconditional love, joy, and meaning are accessible now, not delayed until future milestones.
- Life’s purpose is not about achieving but about being: being loving, present, awake.
This aligns directly with:
“The truth is, there’s no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?”
Many NDErs realize that the frantic striving we engage in—waiting for the “right” time to live or be joyful—is an illusion. Real life is happening now, and soul-growth occurs not in ideal conditions, but through our response to imperfection and challenge.
They come back knowing:
“These obstacles were my life.”
The journey, with its hardship, is the sacred process.
2. Christian Spirituality: Joy in the Present, Trust in God’s Providence
Christian spirituality teaches a similar theme: God is present here, now—not just in some idealized future.
Biblical Verses That Echo These Themes:
- Ecclesiastes 3:1, 12-13 “There is a time for everything… I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
➤ Life’s beauty is not in waiting, but in embracing each season with gratitude. - Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
➤ Jesus calls us to be present, not paralyzed by an imagined future. - Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances… I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
➤ True joy and contentment are found in Christ, not conditions. - Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
➤ Not tomorrow—this day is holy.
3. The False Promise of “When…” and the Spiritual Illusion of Arrival
“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin… then it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”
Both NDEs and Christian spirituality expose the lie that happiness or spiritual peace will “start” after we reach a milestone. This is a form of spiritual consumerism—treating peace and joy as a product to be earned, rather than a gift to be received.
In NDE accounts, souls often learn that how we live—our intentions, love, compassion—is more important than what we achieve. This echoes the teaching of Jesus:
- Luke 17:21 “The kingdom of God is within you.”
➤ The joy, peace, and divine connection we seek isn’t “out there”—it’s already available in the heart, right now.
4. Embracing the Moment with Love and Courage
“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.”
This line encapsulates Christian and NDE truth. Both affirm that:
- The present is the only real opportunity we have to love.
- Love is a verb—an action, a dance, a gift—not a future state.
In fact, the most common message reported by people after NDEs is this:
“What matters most is how we love each other. Love is the reason for everything.”
So the exhortation to:
“Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like no one’s watching…”
…reflects kingdom living. Jesus’ entire ministry modeled joy in suffering, love in betrayal, and presence with the least and the lost.
Final Synthesis:
This is a profoundly spiritual wake-up call. It resonates with:
- NDE insights: The sacredness of the moment, the call to live and love now, not later.
- Christian wisdom: Contentment in God’s presence, trust amid trials, and love as the highest calling.
- Biblical truth: Repeated emphasis that the “now” is holy ground.
Encouragement for the Soul:
So today—don’t wait for life to be perfect.
Let love flow now. Let joy dance now.
Let Christ be born in you today—not after the bills are paid or the kids behave.
“Choose life so that you and your descendants may live” (Deuteronomy 30:19)
And to borrow the words of Jesus:
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
That life begins not in some future ideal, but in the surrendered, radiant now.
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