What do you notice around you?
I went for a lovely run along the river, one morning this week. After so much cold weather it was wonderful to finally see the sun and blue skies.
I couldn’t help observe how beautiful everything looked around me. The river glistened, the swans glided along peacefully, the trees swayed gently and the rowers moved effortlessly through the water. It was a picture postcard.
It made me wonder how often we really take time to observe what’s around us. Sometimes when out and about we let the mind drift onto what we need to do in the future or even reflect on what happened in the past. By doing so, we can potentially miss so much of the present moment.
On another occasion, I decided to take a five minute break at my favourite coffee bar. Whilst drinking and pondering, a retired gentleman smiled and started up a conversation. I learnt quickly that he had just recovered from a prostate operation and was lucky to be alive. I remarked how good he looked for 68 and he said that ‘I had made his day’. We spoke for only a few minutes but he left shortly afterwards looking quite happy with himself. The moment was priceless, it made my day too!
So why not take ten minutes out of your day today. Let your thoughts and concerns go for a moment and just enjoy what’s around you. Smile at a stranger or even strike up a conversation if you feel comfortable to do so. Take a walk in a local park or somewhere different from your usual surroundings. Pay attention to the smallest detail whether it’s nature or architecture, what do you appreciate most about it, how does it make you feel.
Feel like you are living in the moment, it won’t cost you a single penny and you never know it might bring a whole new perspective to your day.
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Thank you for yet another inspirational post, Rebecca! I loved your description of the river, it was pure poetry! I think you're right on about learning to live in the moment by stopping to appreciate the (seemingly) minor details of the everyday--so often we're surprised by how grand they really are. This will make a great entry/chapter in your future book!
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