Being Present

Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful week and soaking up the last days of the month of August. It seems like just yesterday it was June and I cannot believe we are almost heading into September. Time is just passing us by so quickly. Sometimes I need to stop and remind myself to be in the moment.

Speaking of being in the moment... as of right now I am writing from the Atlantic coast of Canada while on a family vacation. We have been soaking up the salty air, walking the beaches with sand in our hair and between our toes, and enjoying the incredible sunsets. Every time I feel a moment of anxiety or panic - the sound of the ocean, the salt in the air just centres me. It washes me over with a sense of calm and a gentle reminder that I am okay. Everything is okay.

As of right now I am trying to just be present and be in the moment. Making memories, trying new things (stuffed my face with a Lobster roll today!) and just being grateful that I can be here. That I can be here for my family but also for myself. I have been taking time to think about what makes me happy, truly happy and fulfilled. In the past I would have maybe listed off a set of goals or something materialistic. As of late; I have grown to appreciate how my relationships are what bring me joy.

Relationships with my children are the most important to me. But I am also trying to invest time with my Mum, sisters and also my extended family. These moments fill my heart with joy. There might be times when the moments are not perfect or maybe one just needs some time alone. This is all okay. We are human and we need to nurture ourselves. But being together, creating memories and just talking about everything and anything is truly special. At times; truly priceless. I am trying to remind myself of this as time is going by quickly and making sure I am investing the time to be together. As well as being present in the moment and being grateful for the moment. Not getting caught up on the little things or letting one little annoyance take priority over anything else. We never get the days back or the hours spent obsessing over a minor detail that will not carry any weight within the next day or so. Being present is really truly a gift we can give ourselves.

Do you practice being present? What is something that brings you joy? Are there any moments you are grateful for? It is different for every single person. We are all individuals with our own interests, hopes and dreams. These things can also change throughout the days, months and years as we all grow. and evolve. Take the time for yourself. It can just be 5 minutes to think about what you need to make your heart happy or give your mind a sense of calm

. Being in the moment or just pausing every now and again can bring clarity, peace and perspective. I promise... it's worth it. And so are you.

Many best wishes as always,

G