I woke up to a cloudy sky this morning. That might not seem like much but after 90
degree temps for a few days, you begin to truly appreciate clouds. The clouds mean cooler temperatures, at least for the moment. The sun is shining casting a hazy diffused
light over everything in this moment and I’m finding myself incredibly
grateful.
The energy of late has been so very powerful. When you are sensitive to energy, there are
just things that you notice. With great
curiosity do I let my mind reach for whatever it is that is tapping me on the
shoulder with an, “I’m here” sort of vibe.
“Cool,” I think. The energy is a
comfort, much like these beautiful clouds keeping the temperature a bit more
comfortable this morning.
I’m sipping coffee, fan on, windows wide open just listening
to the birds sing. They are creating a
gentle symphony of natur-ific sound this morning and it sets off this feeling of
joy from deep within my soul. To be able
to feel this and write about this just now is no less than a miracle for me. A miracle I’m beyond grateful to
experience. There is just this beautiful
sense of connection in this moment that I had to share it. I hope as you read these words, you can feel
it too.
I’m going to run off and just be for a few moments but as I
sat here, I had to share this idea, this concept of just noticing my surrounds
fully with all of my senses while simply breathing. This act, this ability is a balm to any weary
soul. It’s hard to shake off the
perceptional filters sometimes but, the breath is the key, awareness of the
breath while experiencing this is the opening door and the calm, beautiful
peace of it is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. These moments should not be missed. These moments are so rare and precious and do
you know what the truly beautiful part is?
You need only close your eyes, breathe, be curiously aware without
attaching any expectation or emotion to the moment to experience it. That
means, this can go with you no matter where you are. Busy traffic-filled street – Breathe – Notice
– Become Aware. Hectic day sitting in
your office chair - Breathe – Notice –
Become Aware. Challenging discussion –
Breathe – Notice – Become Aware. Quiet
stroll – Breathe – Notice – Become Aware.
Sipping coffee on a hot morning – Breathe – Notice – Become Aware. You can take this with you. Won’t you take this with you? Wouldn’t you like to? Great!
It’s settled! Have a fabulous
stretch of beautiful moments of breathing awareness.
© 2017 Jaie Hart (photo/words)
