A pause is time well spent. A breath brings you into the moment, a few more to step back and reflect on what has been and where you’re going. We’d like to think the path is well defined. When you look back at the past, it’s a time to acknowledge where you’ve been, what you’ve learned and appreciate what will never be again. As you look forward, no matter how well chartered, you know there will be surprises and unknowns. Still, you prepare for where you’d like to go and step into the actions that will move you forward, on a path that will only be traveled once by the unique you that you are.
As you pause, I suggest the following; look behind with an eye for what you did well, and for what you learned. Look forward with eyes wide open, and a sillliness (I meant willingness, but think I’ll leave it as is) to embrace whatever comes along. Find the smile on your face as you look at right where you are. Take a minute to connect with the inner joy your life is bringing you. Ah, the presents of presence! Now you’re in a good position to take the next step, (maybe a slightly different one than you would have otherwise) consciously appreciating todays gifts, with a eye to the future.
As you pause, I suggest the following; look behind with an eye for what you did well, and for what you learned. Look forward with eyes wide open, and a sillliness (I meant willingness, but think I’ll leave it as is) to embrace whatever comes along. Find the smile on your face as you look at right where you are. Take a minute to connect with the inner joy your life is bringing you. Ah, the presents of presence! Now you’re in a good position to take the next step, (maybe a slightly different one than you would have otherwise) consciously appreciating todays gifts, with a eye to the future.
