Hey hey it's me again.
Got some more food for thought for everyone, as it's around dinner time.
I've been thinking a lot about how fast life flies by. And a lot of people talk about 'enjoying every moment' and all that.
But after coming back from Mexico I really got inspired to try a little harder, and really, truly, be in the moment.
My one week vacation flew by, and as much as I did love it, it ended with a few regrets. (No, nothing crazy happened) But I did regret not waking up a little earlier to watch the sunrise, not listening to the waves crash more often, not slowing down and soaking it all in. We were there for such a limited time that I wished I could stretch out every moment, relive it, and truly experience it.
So I thought a lot about what enjoying every moment truly means and I'm chellenging myself to get there.
What I need to learn to do is slow down. Notice the little things: the breeze running through my hair, the sound of birds in the morning, people's emotions. I need to take deeper breaths more often. Think deeper about simple things. Like being thankful that I woke up that morning, or enjoying every bite of good food.
I need to notice things: a smile or frown on someone's face, what brings someone joy. I need to truly listen when people have something to say.
I need to keep my phone in my purse more often, only take it out when I'm at home.
Quiet my mind, think before I speak, and most of all always listen in case God might be speaking.
Slowing down and enjoying the moment is so hard to do in a world that pressures you to go, and do all the time. In a world that makes you scroll, and like things that aren't even physically in front of us. In a world where instead of saying hi to someone we would rather hide behind a screen and pretend we aren't there.
So I challenge myself, and those who like a challenge...
Let's try to take pictures but post them later, maybe even not post them at all. Do things, and not even share them. Enjoy things, without having the need to tell someone we enjoy them.
Living in the moment, it's a challenge, a thing you need to constantly remind yourself to do now adays. How sad.
But as long as I keep trying, keep reminding myself to slow down. I think I'll get there. To the day, where I'll see a pretty tree or order an amazing meal and not even be tempted to post it on my story.
And I know my husband's gonna laugh at this, cause Its gonna take a lot of time to get there.