I never seem to manage an entirely wordless post for Wordless Wednesday, but I am enjoying focusing more on pictures and less on words once a week. This photo was taken at sunrise on 1st January this year; for the last couple of years I’ve welcomed the New Year with a vigil waiting for the light to come. It’s an incredible experience.
Anyway, today’s theme is presence, or being in the here and now. There are very few problems in the now, and becoming present as much as we can is an important step in the journey away from chronic worry or over thinking. You don’t have to get up at sunrise to become present; just take a few conscious breaths, be aware of the sensations in your body, especially your hands and feet, and notice what is going on around you – sights, sounds, smells. You have arrived! This moment..and this one…and this one…the present is all we have. It’s all that is real. The rest is illusion. Dont get caught up in it and miss what is real!
Lovely and so true x
I agree with shooting for “wordless” – mine are never quite that. I love the photo you used. A wonderful thought, as well. Thanks for the reminder – Carrie
Here comes (or, is that goes?) the sun…
Lovely
Beautiful, Harriet.
Not living in the now, robs us of the joy, beauty and perfection of life xx
Beautiful and what a lovely way to welcome in each new year xx