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Phrase: On the horizon
Here we are in the dog days of summer at the beginning of August.
It’s a time for taking it easy, not necessarily thinking about what’s on the horizon.
Nevertheless, that’s what I’m going to do.
If something is on the horizon, we just notice it.
It’s a good idea to keep a lookout for stuff on the horizon so they don’t surprise us.
Downtime often allows us to relax and presents us with an opportunity to reflect on the past and look toward what the future has in store for us.
For centuries, sailors have looked towards the horizon for that first sight of danger or land.
They looked as far ahead as they could, giving themselves the most lead time to prepare for whatever they found on the horizon.
Even though we are likely not sailors, we should also look toward the horizon.
Of course, I mean it in the figurative sense.
It’s essential to look not only ahead but also far ahead to prevent ourselves from being surprised and to prepare for what we can foresee.
I always prefer to keep a positive outlook on life.
For that reason, I believe the future is bright.
It helps if I only look east in the morning because that’s where the sun rises.
Even the most positive of people need a helping hand occasionally.
Naturally, we should simultaneously concentrate on the present while keeping an eye on the horizon.
To keep looking towards tomorrow is an exercise in futility because tomorrow never comes.
When you go to bed dreaming about tomorrow, in the morning, when you wake up, it’s today.
Tomorrow never comes.
Life is a strange thing which is constantly throwing curveballs at you.
The best way to prepare for the future is to concentrate on what you can accomplish today and keep a lookout for what’s coming up on the horizon.
That way, you’ll always be prepared and ready to grab an opportunity with both hands.
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