The most "useful" thing about "later" is realizing it isn't guaranteed. Procrastination is often a coping mechanism for anxiety , but as Elias learned, the weight of unfulfilled intentions can become heavier than the work itself.
Here is a story about the weight of those two words and the power of "now." The Jar of "Later" Mais tarde
She tapped the glass. "He passed away yesterday. Now the jar is full of things that never happened. I’m selling it so someone might see how heavy an empty jar can be." The most "useful" thing about "later" is realizing
The phrase (Portuguese for "Later") often serves as a trap for our goals, a promise for our future selves, or a reminder that life doesn't wait. "He passed away yesterday
Clara smiled sadly. "This is a Jar of Laters. My husband filled it for forty years. Every time he wanted to tell me he loved me but was too busy, he’d whisper it into the jar to save for 'mais tarde.' Every time he wanted to see the ocean or learn the piano, he’d put a note in here for 'later.'"