Trying to Enjoy My Days
- Liz Buechele
- May 21, 2025
- 1 min read
A couple weeks ago, I was exchanging pleasantries with someone, both of us acknowledging the surrounding busyness. In response, my co-conversationalist rhetorically, jokingly asked, “aren’t we all just trying to get through the day?”
And some combination of a perfectly brewed tea and liking my outfit and okay, residual teenage snarkiness, made me reply, “I mean, I don’t know, I’m trying to thrive. I’m trying to have a great day.”
Oh there are days I wish I could skip. Oh I’m familiar with the sprint of “getting through until the weekend, the holiday, the big thing we’ve all been looking forward to.”
But in that moment, when I really thought about it, I realized I did want to do more than just get through the day. I wanted to live it really, really deeply.
Of course, my response momentarily derailed polite society conversation. We laughed at the acknowledgment. Of course we want to be people who have good days.
But I wonder how much we discredit ourselves when we behave, even casually, without thinking about it, as if each day isn’t a mind boggling gift.
If I spend all my time getting through my chores. Getting through my to-do list. Getting through the busy season. Am I not slowly just getting through my life?
Easier typed than lived.
But I wonder if I could act as if. I wonder if one day, one hour, one task at a time, I could live deeply. How might that force me to enjoy everything. How that might help me thrive.
This reflection is such a beautiful reminder to live intentionally instead of simply rushing through our days. Thriving is found in the small details, the perfectly brewed tea, the outfit that makes you feel confident, the quiet moments of awareness. Even something as simple as choosing timeless pieces like pre-owned luxury watches can symbolize that mindset: appreciating craftsmanship, history, and the present moment rather than chasing what’s next.
Such a beautiful and honest reflection. The shift from ‘getting through the day’ to truly trying to thrive really resonated with me. It’s a powerful reminder that each ordinary moment holds quiet meaning if we let it. Even in practical matters, like deciding to sell your watch or make a change, we’re shaping how intentionally we live. Thank you for this gentle perspective.
This piece is beautifully written and serves as a gentle reminder that life isn’t just about getting through the day, but about truly living it. Every day is a gift, and when we slow down and choose to thrive, even ordinary moments gain meaning. Just like the best luxury watches don’t merely tell time but represent craftsmanship and value, our days deserve to be lived with intention and appreciation.
Reading this made me rethink how we move through our days. Are we just trying to get through, or are we choosing to live with purpose and presence? In many ways, even something like building an NY Watch Collection can reflect this mindset, each timepiece representing a moment we chose to thrive, not just survive. Life feels richer when our choices, just like our days, tell a story worth remembering.
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