Here and Now--Be in the Moment!

Here and Now—Be in the Moment!

Recently I received an email from a friend of Trust Your Journey who was facing tough decisions relating to her breast cancer diagnosis. Those who have traveled this road of life-threatening illness have had to face critical choices about the surgery, possible radiation or chemotherapy, how to live your life going forward, etc. She mentioned that one of the biggest choices she made at the very instant she heard ‘you have cancer’ was to Be in the Moment.

How profound is that?! Besides the many daily responsibilities with work, family and friends, our modern quick-response society has added cell phones, texting, emails, instant messaging, and we find ourselves consistently distracted, pressured, and out of the moment. Multitasking seems to be the key to survival, and it’s fairly common to be on the phone while answering an email, checking the appointment calendar, or adding to our to-do list. The pace doesn’t change much at home, even at the dinner table. The adults are preoccupied with the day’s events and tomorrow’s schedule, while the children are texting and instant messaging their friends. You could say that each of these activities is a form of being in the moment, but I don’t think that’s in the spirit of being focused, centered, serene, and thoughtful.

We live in a caffeinated world where a feverish pace and multitasking are the order of the day not only for us but for our children who are at an even higher level of “doing it all.” Has there ever been a better time to be more conscious of living in the here and now? I don’t think so. You can enrich your life by realizing that there are many occasions each day where you can make the decision to be in the moment. Don’t wait for a major illness or other life-changing event to make you realize that every day is precious and filled with moments where you can see and cherish the many blessings that are present in each of our lives. Focusing on those “gifts” will help you deal with whatever daily tasks require your undivided attention. It’s all part of your unique journey, and Life is so much more rewarding when you’re in the moment.

Note to Self:

Be in the moment today with all my conversations. You just never know what you might be missing.