Have you ever heard of that saying"Living in the Moment" or some people say "Being in the Moment". I have heard that saying many times in my life. It's such a nice saying and easy to say. But to really sit back and take in what it truly means is not an easy task. I use to think I knew how to live in the moment. I think I paid it lip service. Sure I appreciate things, people, or a special moment. But that seems to last only briefly. I find myself rushing to find the next something to entertain me or to bring me pleasure. In this fast pace life we all lead, how many of us truly have taken the time to Live in the moment? To experience everything that moment brings us. For example, have you ever really watched a baby smile? Have you ever just sat there not cooing or playing with baby but just watched. Watching, allowing your senses to drink up the moment. Can you feel it? Can feel the warmth and energy just bursting from that little ones being it engulfs you. It's a wonderful experience if we allow ourselves to Live in the Moment.
When I lived in the city it was go go go. I worked full time, busy raising my girls, attend school meetings, volunteer activities, taking the children here and there. Then there were the family holidays. Those hurry up and have fun holidays. Rush to get ready. Rush to get your destination. Planning and scheduling. Sounds like fun doesn't . I spent many holidays this way. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed many of them but I am not sure that I was living the moment.
You have heard me speak many times about where I live and how I am still in awe of the beauty of this Island. Everyday I am blessed to see another of natures miracles. It wasn't until the other day that I think for the very first time that I lived in the moment.
My moment was a present from my daughter. One of the wonderful things about it, she doesn't even know she gave me a present. We were going for a walk. The day was cold, the smell of snow was in the air the ice crystals kissed our cheeks as we walked. We have this pond where I live and it had frozen over. My daughter wanted to test science and her ability to balance. Will the ice be able to hold her, will she fall through. The challenge and excitement beamed on her face, her eyes glistened, her cheeks rosy. She giggled, she wobbled as she was trying to keep her balance. She threw caution to the wind and pushed her personal envelope. I stood there and just watched her. Watched her enjoy the moment. I didn't have to rush anywhere, I didn't have to do anything. I was there with her, just watching. As I write this my heart is jumping I am smiling I am reliving the moment. That moment which then became a memory comes back so easily to me and I think know why. I was Living in the moment.
I wish that for you all.
Happy Monday!
15 comments:
I'm glad you got to share in your daughters excitement. It isn't often we get to do that anymore. Life seems to rush us by. It's good to take the time to smell the roses and "live the moment".
When my children were babies, then toddlers - especially during those years -between working very long hours, often two jobs, when my oldest was a baby, just to support her, my Mom and myself, I had so little time to spend with her and the thought of just "watching" her grow never came to me. When my other two children were babies, I was always busy then too - working outside the home, working at home with cleaning, laundry, meals and the thought of spending time like that never came to me.
When my granddaughter was born, I couldn't take my eyes off her and often found myself just sitting and staring at her, marveling at what a beautiful, just wonderous little creature she was - is -and thoroughly enjoying the feelings I was experiencing at that time. And, I find myself doing that with her little brother - just turned 9 months this weekend -as well even with my 9-year-old grandson. Maybe it is that my life has slowed down enough to allow that luxury now or that I have realized more along the lines of the number of days we each are given. I don't know. But I do know - and agree very much with you - that all too often we only "think" we are living the moment but until we stop and really see all the beauty around us - including those special people in our lives at whatever ages they may be - we don't really live the moment until that time arrives.
I think a lot of us are so busy, we just don't take the time to "live the moment" which is such a shame because they're right there in front of us, if we'd only realize it. What a beautiful heartfelt moment you had with your daughter!! Hugs xox
I never seem to be able to live in the moment........I am always 3 steps behind where I should be and 5 thoughts ahead of what I am doing.
I believe that as a young mother with small children, I was much (or at least thought I was)busy to 'live in the moment'. And like Jeni says after the birth of my grandchildren (14 of them now) I had more time or had learned the lesson of living in the moment and am able to sit and watch and enjoy so many more things than I ever thought I would. Nice post....hope others learn this lesson quicker than I did.
Hugs!
Nirvana!!
Great article, RN. It's so easy to get caught-up in day-to-day stuff and let the really important things pass me by. Thanks for the reminder.
Loved this post!!
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Most days I try to at least find something that happened during that day that made me smile. Not exactly the same thing, but close.
You get so much pleasure from life :)
I didn't sit and watch my own babies as much as I should have.. there were always so many other things that I thought were more important to do.
Now, the grandbabies! That's a whole different story!
This is such a beautiful post RN.
Perhaps many times, we were still in the moment even when we didn't realise it.
I believe the signal to 'enjoyment' says everything.
Have a lovely week, RN.
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What a lovely story!!
I agree. It's so important to live in the moment. I think about, and sometimes I do a very good job of it. Lately, I find I live in the moment the best when I am in bed, ready to fall asleep. I think to myself, "awe, just enjoy this moment."
- Chel
It is important to live in the moment, as you said. We spend so much time rushing about and getting through each day and week that we never really sit back and look at what we have, and enjoy life.
Helen
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