Cold clean water rushing over my hands and the scent of soap, a mix of pears and honey, drifting up out of the suds. Mindful of what is present, a gift, takes me to another place in my mind, while also creating a new level of awareness. The house is quiet except for the whirring of the dishwasher and the running water. The oven finishes preheating and beeps in the background. Though unusually quiet, the house does not feel empty. The kids are playing in the back yard while my husband repairs the gate latch and fires up the grill. If I really listen, I can hear faint evidences of their laughter and make believe. They are whole, healthy, beautiful. I adore them, yet I unapologetically treasure this unordinary moment of peace to reflect. With each deep inhalation and release, the day melts away and my soul fills with gratitude.
Today I’ve cried. For others. For myself, my fears, my blessings. Been angry and confused. Been overwhelmed with love and acceptance. Been quiet and loud. Felt failure and success. Confidence and insecurity. All lessons. All necessary. All giving life and growth to the everyday moments and the once in a lifetime ones.
So much emotion, sometimes too much to express. Identifying, judging, deciding. A welcome momentary break from the thoughts and feelings to simply Be.
In.
The.
Moment.
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