Balance Tip

Be Here Now

How much time and emotional energy do you spend thinking about what might happen in the future or fretting about something from the past? 

When you're completely enjoying and experiencing the present moment, your mind can't worry about the future nor judge the past.

When life gets stressful, be here now with something that is already present.

Activity: bring your complete focus and attention to a flower. Notice that the flower is here now. It is not caught up in yesterday's stories or tomorrow's worries. It is simply and wonderfully here. Smell the flower, breathe it in, observe the shape, colors and textures of the flower, then see its exquisite beauty and the individual uniqueness of each petal. Allow yourself to slow your breathing and fully relax with this flower. Feel the peacefulness that being present with this flower brings. See if you don't feel more balanced and ready for your next action step from this place of relaxation.