Being There and Not Present

Being There and Not Present

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I was recently asked to recount my favorite memory from the summer. After taking a few moments to think, I found that I really struggled to identify any memories. Of course, I had some good times this summer, but they each seemed clouded by something that was going on around the event. Something that overshadowed it and made it less of a “favorite” memory than some of my others. After journaling about this upsetting revelation, I realized that what I was truly struggling with was the ability to remain present. I did a lot of fun things this past summer, but I was always worried about something. Is the dog okay at home? Should I be working on my writing instead? Did I accomplish enough today to deserve this break? My mind wandered and took me away from the moment, and in doing so, I enjoyed those moments less. For the past few weeks, I’ve been practicing staying present, and any time a thought or worry enters my mind, I acknowledge its presence and agree to address it later - after I’ve had my moment. The difference has been incredible, and I’ve found myself leaning more heavily into joy.

The Powerful Question to Ponder

Where do you need to be more present in your life?

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