5 in 5
amidst the busyness of life, do you enjoy what you experience?
“live in the moment.” “be present.” we’ve all heard these phrases, but we rarely take the time to put them into practice.
today try to fully appreciate just five minutes of something.
and to incorporate all five of your senses.
instead of thinking about the next task on your list that needs to be done, marvel in the wonder of what’s in front of you at that instant.
are you sleepwalking through your morning meal? be aware of the physical motions as your hand guides the egg whip, and listen to the reassuring beat against the side of the bowl. be fascinated with the way the ingredients blend together to create the finished product. take in the aromas that swirl through the air, and relish the first morsel on your tongue.
begin to concentrate less on how overwhelming your day may be, and start acknowledging its individual components.
what can you notice about your drive to work or to school? perhaps the savory taste of the air and fragrance of the season as you unlock your car, the feel of the powerful machine in your hands, the scenery that usually goes unnoticed, the harmony of the hustle and bustle unfolding around you.
i’m writing this for myself as much as for you. i’m often guilty of letting moments pass by unnoticed.
so today i was conscious of these ideas as i began my day.
of the way the sheets smoothed out under my hands. of the comforting fragrance and flavor of my latte, and of the artful pattern my husband had formed in the milky froth. of the anticipatory purring of my two felines as they awaited their moist treat.
delight in the new discoveries of familiar daily scenes. give your story full attention.
five senses in five minutes.
by putting more effort into living our lives this way, we can begin to shift our reactions, our responses, our attitudes. we gain a new sense of being in charge, of having purpose and meaning.
animate your existence.
5 in 5.
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