As I write this, I am listening to soft wood-flute music, a trickling of water in the background. I’m
not kidding. There is also a soft glow of a candle, my go-to green tea, and the scent of palo
santo just burned in the air mixed with lavender from the ceramic diffuser nearby. Did I mention
my book of poetry waiting for me? Seriously??!!! Yup. I created this. I actually made this this
morning. It’s not even 9am and here I sit in this alluring abundance.
I realize this scene I’ve created is me setting the stage for something else: I’m prepping to dive
into my creative side; I want to relax and unwind and breathe. I created all of this for the ‘what’s
next.’ But what if I just notice what’s here now? What if there is no ‘next’ and all that gets to be is
what’s happening right now, in this perfect moment.
Ahhhh.
Not bad. Not bad at all. Full disclosure: sometimes (read: often), I can get lost in the action
stage. Get caught up in the ‘cut-to’ stage. While this isn’t necessarily bad (it’s not), it’s also
about timing. There is a rhythm to being in this moment and taking action. I’ve found that rhythm
is unique to me, to us all. I’ve found that finding my rhythm is the solution to me over-doing or
under-doing my life. I’ve also found that it is a hidden treasure to be aware of when I’m out of
rhythm so I can adjust accordingly.
So. In this moment, I am noticing. I am tuning into my senses: what do I see, smell, hear, taste?
I notice my breath. I feel a sense of fullness that only gratitude can create inside my heart
space. This is what’s here now. And whatever’s next can hold tight while I take in what I have
created.
