This summer felt like a whirlwind. We ran from one event to the next experiencing "firsts" at both the personal and professional level. Every time we finished one event, we moved on to the next. The opportunities to relax and enjoy the summer were few and far between.
Making The Moments Matter
Our busyness, kept our focus on each event. We were constantly engaged in planning and executing. It was a constant struggle just to keep up, Consequently, we did not have time to stop and smell the roses. There just didn't seem to be time for that.
This approach kept us moving forward, but it prevented us from being in the moment and fully enjoying all of the work that we did to get there.
Fortunately, something clicked during the weekend of our daughter's wedding. We realized that this was a day that we had anticipated since Christina's birth. The day before the wedding, Stacy and I took a moment to reflect on Christina's life. We also considered the work we had done to get her to this point, and the many contributions that others made to help us raise our daughter and prepare for this day.
We knew that we had a lot of work to do to prepare for this event, but we also saw how important it was to be in that moment. We decided to look up from our labor and enjoy its fruit. We committed to each other that we would love the day, no matter what happened with our plans.
Event Planning
Shortly after our conversation, I began to consider the work involved in planning an event. All efforts are purposely focused on creating an experience. Sadly, the event often overrules the moment. We want to make sure we have enough cups and napkins and if it appears we are running short, it is easy to get caught up in solving that problem instead of just being there.
As a result, we miss many of the magic moments that define a happy life. We are there, but not really there. Our mind is somewhere else and special moments are often missed. The pause we took helped us recalibrate and realign our efforts to our purpose. Thankfully, our brief conversation woke us up and helped us to live in that moment.
Are you celebrating the moment?
What do you do to shift your focus from the event to the moment?
What moments are happening right now that are worth celebrating?
Living in the moment can feel very difficult to do. Our responsibilities often get in the way. The key is to briefly let go so that we can experience the joy of our work. This may seem like an impossibility, but it gets easier as we engage.
Consider your driving habits. When you first began driving a car, you most likely clutched the steering wheel with all of your energy. Now, you are probably able to talk on the phone, take notes, eat a hamburger and pick your nose, while driving with your knee. Your comfort in the vehicle, is what allows you to do all that.
My invitation to you, is for you to become that comfortable in life. I want you to realize that you can do many things at one time, and that it is ok to let go of those many things every once in a while so that you can enjoy the moment. I am certain that you will be able to keep yourself moving forward. Don't miss the moment – wake up and seize it!
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