Last year I shared my Lenten resolution, which was to perform 40 random acts of kindness. I have to say that it was probably one of the most difficult challenges I have ever put myself through….mainly due to the word “random.” So, this year I thought I would focus on something simpler….or so I thought. My resolution for the next 29 days is to be present, in the moment.
I am a planner and planners are always looking ahead to whats next….who has time for the moment? The problem with that is that you are never in the now, as they say. Somehow my life is all about getting ready for whats coming. In this crazy world we live in, where jumbo jets go missing and life changes on a dime how can I deny myself being here right now?
Ten days into my resolution, I now get off the cell phone when picking up my son at school and I am there with him..in the moment. I am trying to walk away from my computer at night to be present with my family. At the end of my life, I want to go out with no regrets. Many lessons learned from a lifetime of mistakes and missteps, but no regrets.
A life not being lived in the present is simply not living. When my time comes, I want to know that I lived every day to the fullest, did my best and leave this earth with a lifetime of moments.
Charity Matters.
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Thanks for the reminder and the smile that your precious photo left me with.
Thank you Sue! Ron said the quality was not good enough to use and I said the joy is whats important. Thank you my friend for recognizing that:)
My son Brady is 8 today… While he is still in single digits, and I am in multiple double digits, I am going to stop and enjoy being in the moment with him every second I can … Thanks friend for this important reminder xo
It goes so fast, give that sweet boy a big birthday hug! Thanks for sharing:)