Stillness

So as I woke up this morning, feeling a tired & groggy after a night out, I headed down to my kitchen to prepare coffee and breakfast. I reached for the remote control, and then decided that I was going to have a quiet noise-free morning instead. You see, I grew up in a religious family and as a child and until my late 30′s, Good Friday was a very solemn day for me. And although I have taken a different path over the last few years, I still enjoy the opportunity to be reflective and quiet on this day.

As I reached for the coffee, I paused and decided to get some warm water & fresh lemon instead. I sat down on the couch, sipping slowly and quieting my mind. The feeling of peace and gratitude was overwhelming as I started taking deep breaths and feeling my body relax and surrender to the moment.

I know that for me, although I try to practice moment-to-moment presence and stay connected to my core at all times, I often feel pulled in a million different directions, so staying centred and focused can be a challenge at times.

My new resolution, at least for the next 5 weeks, is to take 5 minutes everyday to observe my breath, listen to the birds and smell the roses!

Enjoy the Easter weekend. And watch out for those bunnies!