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Do You Know It's Important to Stay Present?— Another Aha Moment
We may try, yet sometimes it works out for the best if we don’t.
The older I get, the more important I know it is to stay in the present moment. Once you arrive into the Third Third of your life, every day is vital, not to be wasted.
In one of my many spiritual books, I recall reading that the best and easiest place to stay present is in the shower.
We are trapped for several minutes without many distractions. Except for the mind, that is.
Keeping our minds in the shower
Every day I do my best to feel the water as it courses over my body. To luxuriate in the lather of my shampoo and the smooth silkiness of my hair conditioner.
About 20 seconds into it, I'm thinking about what is next on my agenda. Or should we barbeque chicken for dinner or maybe take-out?
Bringing myself back to the shower — I take in the aroma of the special soap I treat myself to. The package of my current bar, Garnet Grapefruit & Lily, tells me: "They're not just a cleanser, but a sensory experience to be savored daily."
Savored, really? I'm glad it gets me clean, and yes, I do enjoy the scent and the feel but never have I…
