Distracted. That’s the way so many of us live our lives. I know I do.
So much on my mind, from finances (or lack thereof), to parenting, to school, to work, to marriage, to theology and more. I get so overwhelmed with my life that I walk around in a daze, unable to focus on any one thing for the cacophony of things that need my attention. And then there are the “on purpose” distractions like social media or blog reading that I do to just get my mind off of everything. Ironically those things usually add to the volume of my mind’s congested grid-lock.
This week I was reminded to stop. Stop.
Stop and NOTICE what is already here. Quiet my drive toward what I’m trying to produce and actually experience what’s already around me.
How sad. How embarrassing, really, that I get so stressed out about paying bills that I completely walk past three miracles living in my house. Three beautiful souls with names and hearts, and lovely faces. Three little human beings who were formed inside me. I forget to notice what’s ALREADY THERE.
Today I will open my eyes. I will breathe in the cool air and notice it’s cinnamon scent. I’ll drink in the heat from my coffee cup and revel in the blessing of a full fridge and pantry. I’ll wake those lovely faces and look at the miraculous eyes light up with sleepy/happy fun. I will notice what I already have, and when the tide of crazy comes in, I’ll remind myself to take a few moments a few times through the day to realize where I am, what I love, and how good it is to be alive. I’ll put down my phone and be present in my great big wonderful life. I’ll refuse to let what’s over my head make me forget what’s under my nose.
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