For the past week I've been pondering a question my friend Katie asked. It wasn't until I took myself outside to stand knee deep in "overwhelmed" that I found her answer.
In the exact moment I felt myself unraveling with all there was to do, I found myself outside living the answer. How do I stay present? I walk outside. I breathe into the ground. I soften into trees, loosen to sound. I bring my attention to the aliveness that surrounds me. I breathe deeper and acknowledge the cells in my body. I say thank you. I leave this practice always feeling lighter.
Have you ever acknowledged the cells in your body? It's brought me back to the here and now many a time. Start by focusing on your hands, it tends to be easiest in the hands. Feel their aliveness. You will notice a little tingling, a buzz where your attention falls. Breathe into it. Run your awareness up and down your body. Bathe your cells and organs with your loving kindness. When I was first learning how to do this, this man was my guide.
Look at how it's all lined up today - ones abound! Happy eleventh day of January!
Ahhh, I needed to read this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely reply to the question I've been thinking about all week. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures, especially the last one. Even though it's obviously very cold there, I feel warmth from the scenery.
from what i sense, you do a remarkable job of staying in the moment.
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