The best sweater in the world

Taking my own advice and being present in the moment I have to say I am very happy. The cool early morning air, the quiet, the butterflies in my stomach :)

Sleeping in the most comfortable, best smelling sweater in the world was the most fantastic way I could have ever started my day. 

Today is going to be great.

Be here now

Do you ever find what feels like the best piece of advice ever and forget it more often than not? That one small pearl of wisdom, that makes more sense than you care to admit.. because, let's face it, it's just too simple and is sometimes so hard to keep in the front of your mind??

I can imagine that the little pearl is different for different people and maybe this won't make sense to everyone, but here it goes.

Through classes, books, documentaries and reflection over the past 4 years, one lesson has resurfaced over and over again; Be in the present moment. I'm not talking about your physical body because, of course, you are in the present moment right now.. what I mean is focus on what is happening RIGHT NOW; the sights, sounds, smells, people, emotions, sensations, yourself.. everything! Stop letting the thoughts of yesterday get in the way of what is happening right now; the past is over, stop reliving it.. stop worrying about all the tomorrows to come because they're not here yet.. someday I'll have this or that, someday I'll relax, someday I'll be happy.. just stop it! Right now is the only important moment; life is happening right now.. That's it.

yes, that's a new tattoo.. I love ink :)