I called my good friend tonight who’s Mom has cancer, her Mom has chosen to not undergo chemotherapy. Each moment matters, she is frail and has made her decision. I need to be supportive to my friend right now in this hard end of life journey of her Mom who is her best friend. 🙏
Robin, this plays nicely into what Ngoc and I have talked about before. It’s commendable to want what’s best for others. Ultimately, they have to want it for themselves. Often times, the best thing to do is to be supportive even in disagreement. With that being said, I wish your friend and her mom the best of luck.
Every moment does matter. Yet as we are blessed to live many moments, I find myself sometimes making decisions to squander moments. And it is a conscious decision🤷♀️
I’m not sure I can relate to that statement. I mean on some level, I believe that every moment matters, but on a practical level, I find it a bit paralyzing to think that every moment matters. Of course I believe that being here and aware of this moment is important for my wellbeing. When I come back to the present, again and again, I Find that it takes me out of the I, Me, Mine, and puts me in context with my surroundings. Pulling me out of my self centric thoughts and behaviors. But, moments come and moments go, it’s the ephemeral nature of reality.
Time. If you do not believe it, or understand it, place an apple on a small plate somewhere on a counter you do not frequent. Look at the apple each week. Time becomes apparent. ” . . . the ephemeral nature . . .”
Perhaps,
dear Charlie,
as we Practice Presence,
we find we become more present as a natural result of the exercise.
I honestly don’t know what absolute Presence looks like,
and I sometimes wonder
if this here and now
is the reality,
the illusion,
or the dream.
In any case,
it’s a learning place in which to Practice. ♥
Believing every moment matters impacted my interaction with a nurse at CVS. She was talking about shot reactions and I was ready with my experience. I thought of the idea of allowing a person to finish their sentence before jumping in. I waited for her to stop speaking then I spoke.
Christina, I need to learn to focus on moments this way, because I too can jump in before someone is done speaking…I get so delighted and enthusiastic to interact and connect with that person that I can jump in before they are done:(
When I read this question, I think about how every moment is just as important as every word I speak. I can’t take words back once they’ve been said. Every word matter: it can either save or hurt others.
Amen…NGOC, there is a saying “Sticks and stones can hurt my bones, but words can never harm me.” That is so untrue. I was bullied as a child and it definitely hurt me.
Spontaneity lightens the mind. Planning only creates more stress. The more we plan, the more things go differently from what we want and drifts us away from the moment.
Charlie, they were suffocating on defense too. That’s what made them an all-time great team. It all starts and ends on defense. They were dominant on both ends.
Every moment does matter, and for me, that means meeting each moment with grace and compassion, being open to whatever opens up to me, and enjoying each opportunity and each person along the way. And if I’m not enjoying it, finding a way to appreciate it, knowing that it is part of my path of growth.
With an open heart. I was in line at the Family Dollar, in La Jara, with a 12 pound sack of cat food under one arm and a jug of Fabuloso household cleaner in the other. A young boy around 10 was behind me with his father. The were speaking to each other about a video game and its characters. As the line moved I spoke with them that my grandson played the same game. We conversed shortly as the line moved. I lifted the bag to the counter so the cashier could scan the bar code. After setting it down to reach into my pocket for some money to pay, I turned to pick up the cat food. When I turned, the boy was holding the sack up for me to grab, without having to bend over and pick it up. I thanked him. . . . . . . This is why every moment matters. The connection between consciousness revolves around all. Even a sack of cat food. Peace and Love.
“This is why every moment matters. The connection between consciousness revolves around all. Even a sack of cat food.” Consciousness is such an important word.
How does believing that every moment matters impact how i relate to this moment? It bears the possibility to build up trust and hope when choosing for encouraging thoughts and deeds, like Johann already mentioned. Not the easiest in difficult times, not at all for me, while promising to doing my best to transform a negative tendency of loosing hope and trust and to find back to it. That´s what i can do for the moment being and so i will do. Thank you dearly for your kindness and patience, and friendship.
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It helps me to recognize the choice I have in each moment as to where I put my attention, what I do, and what I say.
I called my good friend tonight who’s Mom has cancer, her Mom has chosen to not undergo chemotherapy. Each moment matters, she is frail and has made her decision. I need to be supportive to my friend right now in this hard end of life journey of her Mom who is her best friend. 🙏
Thank you all for your kind words. love you guys 💕
That’s good you are there for your friend, especially as she goes through her mother’s end of of life journey.
Sending love to all of you.
Robin, this plays nicely into what Ngoc and I have talked about before. It’s commendable to want what’s best for others. Ultimately, they have to want it for themselves. Often times, the best thing to do is to be supportive even in disagreement. With that being said, I wish your friend and her mom the best of luck.
My heart is with you,
your friend and her mother
on this important and painful journey
with much love . . . ♥
sparrow
Loving kindness to all Robin Ann.
Every moment does matter. Yet as we are blessed to live many moments, I find myself sometimes making decisions to squander moments. And it is a conscious decision🤷♀️
It makes me pay more attention to this moment.
It holds my attention.
I’m not sure I can relate to that statement. I mean on some level, I believe that every moment matters, but on a practical level, I find it a bit paralyzing to think that every moment matters. Of course I believe that being here and aware of this moment is important for my wellbeing. When I come back to the present, again and again, I Find that it takes me out of the I, Me, Mine, and puts me in context with my surroundings. Pulling me out of my self centric thoughts and behaviors. But, moments come and moments go, it’s the ephemeral nature of reality.
Time. If you do not believe it, or understand it, place an apple on a small plate somewhere on a counter you do not frequent. Look at the apple each week. Time becomes apparent. ” . . . the ephemeral nature . . .”
Perhaps,
dear Charlie,
as we Practice Presence,
we find we become more present as a natural result of the exercise.
I honestly don’t know what absolute Presence looks like,
and I sometimes wonder
if this here and now
is the reality,
the illusion,
or the dream.
In any case,
it’s a learning place in which to Practice. ♥
Hi Charlie, I tried to post but it would not allow me to do so. That said, I will try to respond to your post to tell you I agree with you totally!
Reminds me to stay in the present moment.
Be in the NOW. Breathe deep & embrace this moment, here on this treasured site.
Happy Friday All.
🕊️♥️
Thank you PKR.
Believing every moment matters impacted my interaction with a nurse at CVS. She was talking about shot reactions and I was ready with my experience. I thought of the idea of allowing a person to finish their sentence before jumping in. I waited for her to stop speaking then I spoke.
Christina, I need to learn to focus on moments this way, because I too can jump in before someone is done speaking…I get so delighted and enthusiastic to interact and connect with that person that I can jump in before they are done:(
Cathie, I can relate.
I think this helps,
dear Christina . . . ♥
When I read this question, I think about how every moment is just as important as every word I speak. I can’t take words back once they’ve been said. Every word matter: it can either save or hurt others.
We can choose,
dear Ngoc,
can’t we? ♥
Amen…NGOC, there is a saying “Sticks and stones can hurt my bones, but words can never harm me.” That is so untrue. I was bullied as a child and it definitely hurt me.
My Ngoc, this is another area we align. I’m known to say what I mean and mean what I say.
Spontaneity lightens the mind. Planning only creates more stress. The more we plan, the more things go differently from what we want and drifts us away from the moment.
Yes, rigid expectations can be a real bummer.
Like the Chicago Bulls Triangle Offense, it’s better to be fluid and able to adapt to the situation. 😁
Charlie, they were suffocating on defense too. That’s what made them an all-time great team. It all starts and ends on defense. They were dominant on both ends.
So glad we’re cut from the same cloth! 😍
My Ngoc, that goes a long ways as couples.
It makes me more aware of what impact it will be for me and for others.
Yram, this reminds me of the butterfly affect. It’s real and bigger than we realize. It’s why hindsight is 20-20.
Every moment does matter, and for me, that means meeting each moment with grace and compassion, being open to whatever opens up to me, and enjoying each opportunity and each person along the way. And if I’m not enjoying it, finding a way to appreciate it, knowing that it is part of my path of growth.
Beautiful response,
dear SunnyPatti . . .
embracing it all
with love and acceptance . . . ♥
The path is not always smooth, and growth isn’t always easy…
Learning to accept that has made the process much more gentle than it used to be.
“And if I’m not enjoying it, finding a way to appreciate it, knowing that it is part of my path of growth.” Wise words, Patti.
I’m not feeling well in this moment so paying attention to my body and what it needs impacts this moment.
aww, thank you everyone for your well wishes – I had a case of food poisoning I think, no fun. Feeling better today.
Some virtual Chamomile tea, Michele.
Michele, Take care…sending loving energy your way.
May you feel better soon, dear Michele.
Sending some healing energy your way. 🙏
I too,
hope that you are feeling better
soon,
dear Michele . . . ♥
Hope you feel better soon Michele. 🙏🏻
Hope you feel better, Michele.
With an open heart. I was in line at the Family Dollar, in La Jara, with a 12 pound sack of cat food under one arm and a jug of Fabuloso household cleaner in the other. A young boy around 10 was behind me with his father. The were speaking to each other about a video game and its characters. As the line moved I spoke with them that my grandson played the same game. We conversed shortly as the line moved. I lifted the bag to the counter so the cashier could scan the bar code. After setting it down to reach into my pocket for some money to pay, I turned to pick up the cat food. When I turned, the boy was holding the sack up for me to grab, without having to bend over and pick it up. I thanked him. . . . . . . This is why every moment matters. The connection between consciousness revolves around all. Even a sack of cat food. Peace and Love.
“This is why every moment matters. The connection between consciousness revolves around all. Even a sack of cat food.” Consciousness is such an important word.
🙂
How does believing that every moment matters impact how i relate to this moment? It bears the possibility to build up trust and hope when choosing for encouraging thoughts and deeds, like Johann already mentioned. Not the easiest in difficult times, not at all for me, while promising to doing my best to transform a negative tendency of loosing hope and trust and to find back to it. That´s what i can do for the moment being and so i will do. Thank you dearly for your kindness and patience, and friendship.