“The present is what is happening when you strip away all the resentments of your past and all the worries you have about your future.” John Kuypers
Reflections: Where Are My Feet? Be Present…
To help you be more present in your life today, stop
what you are doing once an hour and ask yourself,
“Where are my feet?” Robert Holden
Few things force us to be more present than an illness… whether grave or simple, illness forces us to stop and pay attention. Even a common cold zaps our energy and forces us to stop everything and care for our body… After all, the body is the sacred vehicle that carries us forward in this world. Be Present.
“There is one thing we can do, and the happiest people are those who can do it to the limit of their ability. We can be completely present. We can be all here. We can give all our attention to the opportunity before us.” Mark Van Doren
Reflections: Where Are My Feet? Be Present…You shouldn’t chase after the past or place expectations on the future. What is past is left behind. The future is as yet unreached. Whatever quality is present you clearly see right there, right there. Gautama Buddha, Bhaddekaratta Sutta
When we feel 100% well, we take the basics for granted and look expectantly to the future. However, the present matters more when our aches and pains and feverish brow demand attention now… Be Present.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own.” Matthew 6:24, The Bible
Reflections: Where Are My Feet?
“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end they always fall. Think of it. Always.” Mahatma Gandhi
As I find my footing again, I will be present to reciprocate. Thank you for the love, grace and patience you have shared with me this past week. Thank you all! I am taking Robert’s advice and so, instead of agonizing over stats and posts, I’m stopping to ask: Where are my feet? I see them, I touch them, and I gratefully remember that with life all things remain possible. Be Present. More below!
“You really don’t even own the present moment, for even this belongs to God… Above all, live in the present moment and God will give you all the grace you need.” Fenelon
Reflections: Where Are My Feet?
“But man postpones or remembers; he does not live in the present, but with reverted eye laments the past, or, heedless of the riches that surround him, stands on tiptoe to foresee the future. He cannot be happy and strong until he too lives with nature in the present, above time.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
When we stop breathing, our worries will no longer hold us hostage. Enjoy the present… Dance with those feet. What are your thoughts? How would you describe your present state? What pulls you away from being present? Where are your feet? What lessons have you learned from being present? Do share! Thank you.
*Please bear with me as I catch up on your blogs and commenting… I’m still recovering from a bronchial cold and will be back on track with reading and responding to your blogs soon. Thank you all for your patience!
Positive Motivation Tip: Be present at all times and celebrate each moment we have breath…
HOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos: Feet from Dream is Destiny, Feet too by Thingo, Single Penguin by Strange Ones, Strolling Penguins from Wikipedia, from my personal collection
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
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