Another Year Older
Recently I celebrated another birthday and had a wonderful day. I pampered myself with a spa appointment for a pedicure, my children spoiled me with flowers, gifts and lunch, and I spent the evening with friends. I’m not sure why I actually dread upcoming birthdays. Well…..perhaps I do, it means I’m another year older, and another year closer to wrinkles……and my own mortality. Instead, I should be celebrating the fact I am alive and well, with healthy children, and still able to spend time with both my parents. I’m thankful for each of these blessings.
Lately though, it feels like life is passing me by……actually zooming past. Seems like before I know it, the week has flown, and I am looking at another Monday. It’s hard to believe half of 2017 is practically just a memory; I need to slow my roll. Slowing down means I need to live in the present moment and not dwell in the past or rush into tomorrow. It doesn’t always come easy for me. I have to remind myself to be intentional about my day, thoughts and actions. How often are we on auto-pilot and can’t remember how we got there?
Meditation is one way I stay connected to the moment. It starts my morning off in a positive way, and I feel more centered and prepared to face the day. I dislike that I’ve been super lazy in the morning, and have been by-passing my morning meditation ritual in exchange for a few more minutes of rest. It’s time to get back to taking care of me, and with “bloom” being my word of the year, I often ask myself, “How will you bloom today?” I need to start asking that question in my morning meditation. Then I need to listen to what my heart is saying, and how it’s guiding my actions.
So, as another new year of life begins for me, I’m going to focus on my blessings, rather then my impending wrinkles, and being another year older. I’ve recently resumed my morning meditation practice, and am reminding myself that age is just a number……..after all, adventures await. Are you living intentional? Let’s do it together.
xoxox…..Sheryl