EVERY day, create a little bit of heaven for yourself.
A cup of your favourite coffee, a slice of toast, a boiled egg. It can be that simple.
A moment of mindfulness, a stolen thought about someplace special. Daydreaming of a sunny day, lying on the beach, walking the mountain path, a run with your ‘always’ happy canine friend. It can be that simple.
Closing your eyes and feeling the ‘whoosh’ as you recall the winter skiing trip you loved so much. The special conversation you had with a loved one, still here or even departed. It can be that simple.
We all get caught up. We all forget to stop and have that special thought, recalling a beautiful memory. Take a couple of minutes to savour that cup of tea or coffee. It can be that simple.
Sometime it is an unmistakable aroma that stirs a wonderful memory, a warm glow of a special time. Why wait for the unexpected trigger. EVERY day, make a little bit of heaven for yourself.
Do I remember to do it every day, not on your life but as you practice mindfulness you realise that you can just create these moments in the middle of life’s busiest and most stressful days.
Grant yourself a moment of peace,
and you will understand
how foolishly you have scurried about.
Learn to be silent,
and you will notice that
you have talked too much.
Be kind,
and you will realize that
your judgment of others was too severe.
—Ancient Chinese Proverb
A Lenten Diary from 9 years ago.
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