I Open My Eyes to the Possibilities

I embrace the energy of this new day, opening my eyes and being fully aware and fully present in this ever unfolding moment.  I take a deep breath of fresh cold winter air, knowing that I will long for this moment on the first 90 degree day of summer.  I notice the beauty of the gently drifting snowflakes and rather than curse them, give thanks for these crystalline wonders that blanket the earth.

There is so much I can miss if I am engrossed in the distractions that face me each morning: my phone, social media, the small tasks that put me on autopilot, the worries that occupy my mind. 

I think of the time recently when I noticed a couple in a restaurant, both completely engrossed with their phones, totally unaware of each other or the moment and how saddened I felt knowing that this is how many of us live our days.  I know I am sometimes guilty of tuning out those around me and allowing myself to be distracted by whatever the shiny thing in front of me is, or by the busyness of my thoughts.

There is a need for each one of us to be engaged and focused in our lives.  We are each unique individuals, with gifts to give that no one else can in quite the same way. 

Today, I commit myself to being fully present in my life, to immersing myself in the energy of this new day and to seeking my place in it, giving whatever I have to offer in the hopes of creating something good.

 I breathe deeply and slowly, releasing all that hinders or distracts and give my all to this moment...