Being present in the moment is such a gift, but it can also be hard to give ourselves those kinds of gifts when there are so many distractions around us. Thanks for reminding me it's okay to just float in the water.
Love it. We're seeming pretty aligned on these matters, I'm in full agreement with everything you wrote. About to head off for a 2 week road camping trip through WA and OR in 2 days, starting with a few days backpacking on Mt. Rainier for much of the same!
I still remember, a year ago when I was playing in a music group (Balinese gamelan, which I had to give up due to my present job) and carpooling with a few other people to where we rehearsed, on a university campus, next to me in this guy's car was a very young woman who was also in the group, I think 24 or something--I had my phone on only so that I could be in contact with the driver for when he pulled up in front of our place, that sort of thing--I got in, sat down next to this woman, then turned my phone off--because I was now en route to our destination, and then was going to spend the next 2.5 hours focusing on playing music, so why would I need my phone on? She looked startled and said, "Did you just actually turn your phone OFF? I can't remember when I've ever done that."
How many times do we pick up our phone to take a photo of a beautiful moment, get sidetracked by a notification, and then the moment is lost? Thank you for the reminder to be present.
I've just got back from walking the dog. I passed a bunch of swallows perched on the phone lines, and they were so beautiful silhouetted against the grey clouds, like a minimalist painting.
Being present in the moment is such a gift, but it can also be hard to give ourselves those kinds of gifts when there are so many distractions around us. Thanks for reminding me it's okay to just float in the water.
Thanks for reading, Robin! I love how you describe being present as a gift. Just floating is so important sometimes!
Love it. We're seeming pretty aligned on these matters, I'm in full agreement with everything you wrote. About to head off for a 2 week road camping trip through WA and OR in 2 days, starting with a few days backpacking on Mt. Rainier for much of the same!
I still remember, a year ago when I was playing in a music group (Balinese gamelan, which I had to give up due to my present job) and carpooling with a few other people to where we rehearsed, on a university campus, next to me in this guy's car was a very young woman who was also in the group, I think 24 or something--I had my phone on only so that I could be in contact with the driver for when he pulled up in front of our place, that sort of thing--I got in, sat down next to this woman, then turned my phone off--because I was now en route to our destination, and then was going to spend the next 2.5 hours focusing on playing music, so why would I need my phone on? She looked startled and said, "Did you just actually turn your phone OFF? I can't remember when I've ever done that."
Thanks for reading and for sharing your experience, Nick! Glad this resonates with you.
That sounds like an amazing trip!! I hope it goes really well.
It is incredible how shocking turning one's phone off is...but makes so much sense to NOT be connected all the time. Thanks for sharing!
How many times do we pick up our phone to take a photo of a beautiful moment, get sidetracked by a notification, and then the moment is lost? Thank you for the reminder to be present.
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your reflection, Michele!
Hi Rey. You do create beautiful art with your photos. You also create beautiful art with your words.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you reading and I am glad you find it beautiful.
I've just got back from walking the dog. I passed a bunch of swallows perched on the phone lines, and they were so beautiful silhouetted against the grey clouds, like a minimalist painting.
It's good to just be present sometimes.
That sounds so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience of being present!