One thing I admire about young children is their ability to live in the moment. They play freely, without worry of what the next day or even hour will bring. What a free feeling that must be!
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I’ll be the first to admit that I have trouble living in the moment. I’m a planner. A worrier and a planner. Those qualities have their advantages- I’m rarely late, I almost never forget things, and I’m usually prepared for anything. However, I also wake up many a night- and lie awake- thinking about what I need to do the next day. Not because I have a big meeting or presentation, just because I’m afraid I’ll forget something or not be completely prepared. I toil over details and worry about others far more than I should or probably need to.
So here’s the challenge: watch your child today, just for a few minutes, and remind yourself how to live in the moment. Today is all that is guaranteed and perhaps, by taking in the now, children are a bit smarter than adults :) Take a lesson from your child today.
2 comments:
<3 I try to remember to put the busyness on hold and enjoy moments with my kids, but I don't often think about what they can teach me about living in the moment!
Good Post! Very informative, glad that you are going to continue writing things like this!
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