As I age I don’t enjoy life any less, but I am ever reminded to seize the moments as life is short. Yes, we all know that, but do we really do it. As a counsellor it is even more important to do so. I consciously attempt to seize as many moments as possible. It’s so easy to let the moments slip by, so I often get up early to enjoy the sunrise, just sitting and enjoying the moments.
I almost always start my day off by going for a walk , sometimes even before I eat. There are times I don’t feel like it , but I always feel better afterwards. The fresh air, the time to reflect and think about my day all are invaluable. Sometimes some of my most creative ideas come from these walks.
I love spending time with friends like my dear friend Helen where we have these , “Stop Right Here” moments, Moments we love to just turn around in our car to catch a moment we might not have otherwise or to take in the beauty that we take for granted. We spend a day stopping wherever we want discovering new adventures or places we have never seen before.
Speaking of friends, what about those girlfriend weekends where you celebrate your friendships. There can never be enough of those.
Or the special let’s just sit around the table forever and laugh and reminisce or talk about what is important in each other’s lives. I love those moments and memories.
So just for today , be intentional about seizing your moments wherever and however you can.