A MOMENT

           A MOMENT

Have you paused at all today, to appreciate the simple things? We frequently hear reference to the importance of being grateful. We are presented with lists filled with examples of the things for which we should be grateful. I have recently been impressed with the importance of pausing and briefly meditating on the things in my life THIS DAY for which I am grateful. The things in our present day and even the present moment. Things like; the sunrise, knowing I have a Heavenly Father, the feeling of clean socks on my feet, a warm shower, fresh clean towel, the smell of a dryer filled with recently dried clothes, smell of freshly baked cookies, a vehicle that starts up immediately, a vehicle with air conditioning, the smile, laughter and hug when greeted by a grandchild, a tiny child napping in your lap, a spouse's smile, a hug, a personable and polite employee at a drive through window, a comfortable chair, the sense of taste, the ability to read, living in a free country, the powerful gift of thinking, and pondering. 

These are but a few of the things in THIS DAY for which I am grateful that I have written down in the moment. 

There are so many more things for which we can be grateful in this very day. There is power in gratitude. There is learning in being grateful, there is peace, and healing. 

Take a moment, pause, ponder, heal. 

BE STILL AND MOVE

      BE STILL AND MOVE

Meditation is considered by most to be a small and simple thing.  It is also something that can result in great things. A simple but powerful form of meditation can be done at the beginning or end of your day. Set aside 5 to 10 minutes for your meditation practice. In a quiet place where you are unlikely to be interrupted, sit very still and close your eyes. Then bring into your mind something you want to have happen in your life. Vividly imagine this event or goal. Take special care to experience the desired goal paying attention to what you would see, hear and feel. Make it as real as you can. When you do this, your subconscious mind can't tell the difference between a real or imagined experience. It will cause you to react and respond as if it's really happening. It will also embrace the experience as a goal and will initiate the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to make it happen, to make it reality. After your 5 or 10 minutes of 'mental rehearsal' or 'visualization', you will notice that you feel different. You feel better. Get up and go about your day or evening. You have now put into action a mighty force in your behalf.