Being Present

Have you ever arranged a bowl of flowers in the middle of your day, creating a still life of colours and shapes and textures? And it just gives you that sense of peace and quiet. What about a pretty bouquet of flowers or even a single rose in a bud vase? What do you do to soften the edges of your busy life? Do you stop at one point during your busy day of carpools and work and grocery shopping to breathe, meditate, write a poem, say a prayer, make a wish for someone you love and someone you don't even know? What about taking a joy break instead of a coffee break and think of something that truly makes you happy and then let your imagination soar. What do you do to live fully in the moment and be present? What does it mean to be present and not worry about the past or fret about the future, but enjoy this moment right now to the full.
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."
Make it a point to stop and see the beauty around you and enjoy every moment-every sunset, sunrise, sunny day, rainy day, starry night. What about the rainbows, they do come you know, and WOW are they ever awesome. Enjoy each flower, and fall leaf that blows into your direction and watch what happens when you get quiet and stay present-give yourself permission to see the infinite possiblities in the present, in right now. Make the most of your present and you will have an even brighter future. If you want to find your bliss, stay quiet and look around at all that you have, breathe, smile and you will recognize that you are there already. Also, when you are fully present with your children, really playing Candyland instead of thinking about all you have to do or should be doing, they feel your presence and that's probably the best present you could ever give them!