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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

In the Moment



This week I have been thinking about being in the moment.
I am most often thinking now what next,
or I must get done everything on my list.
Getting dressed and brushing my teeth takes 
too much time; so I am working in my robe.
I wait until the very last minute to rush to the bathroom.
When I am in a meeting or taking a class I am
checking the clock to see when it will be over; so I
can go onto the next thing.
Now I am not sure anyone out there is like this, but
my guess is I am not the only one.
I need to pay attention, notice what I notice, and learn
to be in the moment.  When I do take a breath and
pay attention to the very moment I am in, I feel more JOY.
I also function better and have more fun.
Take time this week to notice and enjoy each moment.

The tulips were a great example to me.
My husband brought them to me yesterday and
I had to pause and just enjoy them at that very moment.
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15 comments:

  1. CathyFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Staying grounded in the present is one of the secrets of a happy life. But it is a challenge at times. I hope this day is a happy one.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I relate, I do the same thing. My head is way too busy. Im trying to correct that

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  3. Marion Williams-BennettFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    This is such a challenge for so many people- I think we just race through life, and at the end we'll be saying, wait, that's it?

    I love the idea of mindfulness and to be present right here right now. Your post was a powerful reminder, thank you!

    Those tulips are beautiful, enjoy each moment of them!

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  4. AdrienneFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Gorgeous flowers from your hubby! You are not alone - so much of what you said could be said of me. I'm trying to work on taking o.n.e. moment at a time and being in it while I'm there. Thanks for the reminder to stay in this moment. Right now!
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. christinaFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    they really are too beautiful, not to take a moment to cherish them.
    xo

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  6. parTea ladyFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    That was a nice treat from your hubby. Those tulips are gorgeous -such brilliant colors.

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  7. CindyWFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    What beautiful photos, Marilyn! I love the natural waxiness of those tulips. Your post made me smile because my blog post today is also about paying attention to the moment. :)

    http://www.meltingteapot.com/blog5.php/2010/02/24/puerh-aamp-a-poem

    Cindy

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  8. Brenda PruittFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    I totally agree. This thought was brought to me recently. And I realized I do the exact same thing. Rush through the moment to get to the next thing on the list. Have to learn to live in the moment, I told myself. It's really all you have.
    Brenda

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  9. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    I find this very true for myself as well, I think I could (should) have written it!

    The tulips are beautiful!

    Katherine

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  10. Relyn LawsonFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    notice what I notice

    good advice.

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  11. Duchess of TeaFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Marilyn darling sounds like you and I are cut from the same cloth, I too need to slow down, savor the moment, and not worry so much about what is next. Thanks darling for reminder.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  12. La Tea DahFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    A good reminder. I work very hard to live 'in the moment' and only sometimes do I succeed.

    Beautiful tulips!

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  13. TracyFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    what JOY to see these gorgeous tulips... and read your words, Marilyn. :o) ((HUGS))

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  14. DutchbabyFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    O wow, wow, wow! Love these parrot tulips!

    You make a very valid point here! I must live more in the moment. It's not just about enjoying the moment, it can be about safety too. A friend of mine was just saying the exact same thing last summer. She was thinking about something else while she was climbing a ladder and, you guessed it, she fell off and broke her shoulder.

    Thanks for the reminder.

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  15. Angela McRaeFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Oh, my, these are BEAUTIFUL (the thoughts AND the flowers)!!!

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