July's theme from the "Daily Peace" book is mindfulness.
I receive a daily writing by Richard Rohr from the Center for Action and Contemplation. In today's message, he offers several questions to help us consider how present we are in the now...
How often do we take a deep breath and appreciate—really appreciate—the air we breathe? How often do we savor the food we taste and smell the flowers along our path? When was the last time we listened to our child, laughed with a friend, embraced our spouse? It is true that the best things in life are free, but we are often too distracted or too busy to see the simple treasures of life right in front of us.The pandemic and staying close to home have caused me to take a good look at how I spend my time, and what is truly worth my attention. I realize how much time I spent "numbing out" watching basketball and baseball. I'm not saying I'll never watch again, but I believe I can create more balance. I've had a lot of time for learning and creating, and I feel like my spiritual life has expanded dramatically as a result. Almost daily my husband and I enjoy pre-supper hanging in the backyard with our dog, Barney. We talk, we enjoy each other's company, we laugh at Barney's antics. It's comfortable. It's something we both look forward to. It's a "simple treasure."
Enjoying writing, right now,
Leta
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