I know I said I was walking away from my computer for a few days...but...well. It's been a day. I couldn't stay away! There have been so many things this week sparking thoughts and ideas, and I wanted to share them.
What does living life to the fullest mean? How does one grab life by the horns, so to speak? I sometimes find myself physically here...but my mind is elsewhere, engaged in some repetitive thought process (but not necessarily moving forward).
It seems the solution comes down to the importance of being present. Staying in the moment.
A friend via the internets said this in a post:
"It all comes back to being present. You can't appreciate anything if you're not here for it. Once you're present, notice that you have a body, that life is a miracle, appreciate (and express that appreciation, share in that of others) or marvel at the absurdity that there is so much suffering and yet we go on living our lives. Let go of your story, be your joyful essence. None of that can happen without presence. - Brodie Welch
And that was just what I needed to hear. Especially "Let go of your story." That really hit me...I'm still formulating an articulate way to address that one. But it's profound. I would love to get out of my head, out of my story, and just BE. If I could just get a better grasp of this concept, I feel that I could get more out of every moment because I'm able to put more of myself into it. So, how?
(Wow, this ginger tea is really good. Especially with a giant spoonful of honey. Super tasty local honey, I might add.)
What is at the forefront of my mind is this: when performing music, to really deliver the song I must be present. I know I could improve this. Now I want your feedback. (I think I figured out how to add space for comments below the post.) Please tell me:
How do you stay in the moment?
