I appreciate this time each year when life (finally) feels like we’re settling into a groove…at home we have had just enough weeks of consistent afterschool sports practices, combined with enough time with our kids getting to know new teachers…to feel like we (sort of) have things together. Yesterday my daughter marveled at the teamwork of the construction crew working together on our backyard remodel…while my youngest son researched Halloween costumes…and my oldest son provided insightful commentary on Bob Marley’s rhythm section while listening to music as he completed his homework. I cherish these moments at home amidst a full work travel schedule for me throughout this fall.
Bob Marley- Three Little Birds (Everything’s Gonna Be All Right)
I am happy to share this link to a refreshing reminder to “Savor the Season,” in what we notice and how we spend our time. Below is the list excerpted from the reflection. Blessings on your week ahead!
- Choose a favorite place to walk or sit—perhaps a path through the woods, a bench in the park, or a comfortable spot in your home.
- Grab a warm beverage.
- Turn off your phone.
- Shelve your “To Do” list for the moment.
- Using your five senses, take stock of the gifts of the present moment.
- Breathe deeply. How does the air feel filling your lungs?
- Look around you. What catches your eye?
- What do you hear?
- Are there any distinctive scents in this moment?
- How is that cup of coffee or tea?
- What do you feel as you encounter this moment?
- What gifts are you noticing?
- Linger in this moment.
- Savor the Love that is creating this moment and all that it holds.
- What would you like to say to the One who is breathing life into this moment?
Keeping the Faith 