I found a little picture on Pinterest a few days ago which I actually posted on my blog yesterday. It really got me thinking about how I want to appreciate the current season. None of this counting down stuff and wishing little bits of my life away.
There are so many little things in my life that I realize are the little things that will be the big things one day...maggie (cat) snuggling with me all night. my morning alone time. living so close to the city. saturday mornings at the market. hurricane chasing by the ocean. road trips with kenny.
...and the list goes on.
Don't get me wrong, I am all for being excited for upcoming events/dates, but I am referring to life in general. I am really trying to focus on the now and not constantly be wishing for the next step in life to hurry up. I'm happy right now and I want to enjoy the present.
Questions:
Are you in for the challenge to enjoy the small things?
Do you struggle with this at all?
I'm the WORST for this! I caught myself thinking the other day "all my friend's weddings are over for the summer and work is about to get get even crazier...what is there to look forward to now?". Silliness. I like your outlook!
ReplyDeleteI definitely struggle with living in the moment. Just enjoying everything as it happens. I'm working on being more mindful, but it is always a struggle! Sounds like you've mastered it a bit more than me :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally struggle with this too Heid! It seems that I need to have something in the future to look forward to or else i feel lost. We need to totally enjoy today and every minute of the day. Count our blessings for TODAY! Love u lots, Rach
ReplyDeleteI so struggle with this girl!! It is so hard for me to live in the present sometimes. I'm always looking forward to school being over... jumping over the next hurdle...etc. I'm trying so hard to live in the present and not wish my life away!
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