mindful practices

‘When your world moves too fast

and you lose yourself in the chaos,

introduce yourself to each

color of the sunset,

Reacquaint yourself with the earth

beneath your feet.

Thank the air that surrounds you

with every breath you take.

Find yourself in

the appreciation of life.’

-Christy Ann Martine

sometimes the world around me gets chaotic or the news is just too much/too sad to fathom, or my boys are everywhere and i find myself on autopilot. i am often seeking to be as productive as possible- yet, i am left feeling unhappy, stressed and have that feeling of not being enough. over and over. the cycle can be vicious. as a result, i am really trying to be more mindful so that i know when to slow down, when to show compassion for others, when to listen, and when to breath-  so that i can get to know myself better and so that i can be a more loving mom, sister, daughter, friend and wife. i want to strive for enjoyment and gratitude and wholeness and have found that regular tasks can lead to joy if we appreciate our day and everything it brings. 

by not focusing on the past or on the future- but just to ‘be.’ 

… 

i am really trying to go beyond the thoughts, the to-do lists and the anxiety; connecting to the unchanging part of myself more than ever before.