Life is a journey
I am preparing for a 2 week holiday. As I reflect upon the process of planning, I have come to realize each step provides a unique opportunity to make choices in the moment that increase my feelings of joy and excitement. Packing my bag... selecting books... picturing myself relaxing in a comfy chair...
I can see how easy it is to slip into the “when I get there, I will... relax, have fun, laugh, rest...” I ask myself – why wait till I get there to do these things? Certainly part of the holiday is centered on the travel to a new area and seeing new things... Do I wait to be in the awe of this amazing world till I arrive at a new location, or can I stop in this moment and look around me and see the beauty of my own home?
It is the same with making my wishes come true... why wait till tomorrow, next week, next year... Is there a step I can take in each moment to move closer to my wish or dream? Do I have to wait till I “get there” to start reading those books and magazines... have a delightful moment listening to music... relaxing after a busy day...
How often do we cheat the present moment by making promises that once we accomplish one activity we can then give ourselves permission to appreciate our lives in the moment. I remind myself of all those little promises I was given as a child... wait till... finish this then... once you have done xyz then... All these promises created a feeling of disconnect and disappointment... how many days, weeks, months, years will I be waiting.
I believe as I move forward in my journey, it is important to “be” present with the joy and excitement of my life in each moment. The innocence of the child is ready to be awakened... will I give myself that gift...
What wishes are you waiting to fulfill in your life? Are you taking steps to begin the journey? In this moment, are you ready to be honest with yourself and connect to the joy and excitement of your life.
Today I...
Appreciate my life and choices...
Take steps to fulfill my dreams...
Say yes to joy...
And so it is...
Liz Robitaille is an internationally recognized Louise L. Hay teacher and founder of Wisdom is Within Coaching. She can be reached at 877-986-5321 or liz@wisdomiswithin.com
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