Dear diary,
I thought about this series of living in the moment and felt so warm and fuzzy. It’s a little funny but I am enjoying this time set aside to write about my appreciation for these little moments, am I too much? The whole process of it is such a feel good sorta time.
Anyways, something I have been working towards for some time has come to fruition this summer. It is the ability to spend more time with my kids. Less work and more time has not come easily, but it has come. I look at my kids and lovingly appreciate how much they’ve grown. The days of rocking them to sleep or picking them up have been over for some time. I asked my daughter the other day if she remembered the last time I picked her up. She smirked at me, walked over and put her arms around my neck and legs around my body and said, “Today”. I almost cried. It was the sweetest response she could ever have given. Then she hugged me and told me she loved me. I told her I loved her too. In that moment, I felt filled with joy, overwhelmed with love and truly grateful.
These last few weeks have been pretty magnificent. I have read to my kids, cooked with them, gone for walks to the ice cream shop, taken them places, spent time with friends and family, done nothing together (one of my personal favourites) and it has been really special. I’ve often thought about how they will soon be older and how glad I am for this time with them.
Periodically, I tend to get caught up in thinking about all the future things I have to do or the lack of time and seemingly speedy way that it slips away before me. Right now, time is soft and slow. There is nothing else for me to do…but enjoy living in the moment.
Life is short. Time doesn’t stop. Focusing on how we make use of the time we have is all we can do to guide life in the direction we desire. Creators of our experiences, choreographers of our own existence, we each have the power to carve out the path that is right for us. Practicing yoga all these years has really highlighted the importance of being present and content with what I have. The lessons are really never ending.
And with that, this entry draws to a close. Best wishes until next time.
P.S. I saw the rainbow in the cover image for this post last night, it was a magical moment.
Love,
Lisa xo
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