end of the week reflections
i had a conversation with a friend yesterday about being present. we talked as our little ones played, and shared thoughts about why it’s a challenge at times to be grateful for the now.
being in a world that is constantly promoting and advertising and insisting that we think about what’s next has been keeping me from enjoying some things i’d like to enjoy more.
i’m trying hard to redirect my thinking, and while i have some help to do that, i want to rely on my own efforts too, so i can be an active participant in my process… this process… now.
hope you all have a fantastic weekend and surround yourselves with those you love.
9 Responses to end of the week reflections
Have a Sip
It’s too hard to be grateful when the now comes at 5am. But I am grateful for coffee. And why is grateful spelled that way instead of greatful (like full of greatness)?
PrincessJenn´s last [type] ..It’s A Match
heh. i never questioned that, but now that you bring it up, i find it to be rather irritating.
So true.
I suck at the present, regret the past and worry about the future. I think I need to hire someone to fix this.
BuenoBaby´s last [type] ..February 2011 Masthead- Plan B
A lovely, gentle reminder for myself as well. Thanks, friend.
Jenni Chiu´s last [type] ..I denied myself a buttress
Been thinking about you this week even though I’ve been “silent” Great advice, be thankful for every single breath and moment you have with the ones you love
I need to remind myself to be present every now and then too. It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day and the negative instead of focusing on the positive and being present in the moment. Thank you for the reminder.
Lisa´s last [type] ..Wishing for Spring
Doing the 365 project – being forced to actually look for a photo every day – has definitely made me more mindful (and I think I was fairly good at it before). I’m paying more attention to the present – red cheeks and wet eyelashes during a bath, water droplets on a branch, ice shards or bits of green on the sidewalk. I thought I’d feel pressure to snap a picture every day (and I guess I do a bit though likely not as much as someone who can actually take great photos and thus worries about getting it right) but mostly it’s made me feel more relaxed because it’s made me slow down.
Dana´s last [type] ..Look
Nic – you truly are wise. Thanks for the reminder to be mindful and in the present – that will be my mantra for the week. It’s too easy to get caught up in the busyness of being a Mum. It’s time to smell the roses – and to take a moment to just sit and breathe (and not be organising my shopping list in my head whilst I do it). Thanks for the inspiration & because you are wonderful
It is so hard to be present, to be constantly aware and grateful, when the future looms. I think all we can do is try, right?