If there is one thing I’ve learned in life, it is that we only ever really directly experience life through the present moment, in the here and now. To feel happy, to be better than before, or to get something done, or to communicate something to a loved one, it’s essential to bring our awareness into the present moment. Because…
Would you believe me if I said I’ll be on schedule from next month? My intentions are always good but life just intervenes and takes me with its flow, you know? I have been appreciating every moment, though, with infinite gratitude. February has been pretty busy! I spent most of my time offline or talking to friends. Strangely I also…
In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January as I caught up with my long-pending to-do list…
I know I am a week late with the August Gratitude Circle blog hop but there are pretty good reasons why. If there’s one thing I’ve realized yet again, it is that I am stronger than my circumstances. In these already challenging times, it is amusing how life keeps presenting bizarre situations that are seemingly stressful and look impossible –…