savoringseptember

Mindfullness is a practice yes, but can we make it a lifestyle? 

Here's a Radical thought... Slowing down to actually feel what's going on? 

We tend to gloss over things, skim over reading, scan emails, barely noticing the glow of other beings, the radiance in nature, the taste of our food, the feel of the material on our bodies...even the solidness of the ground beneath us.

And we wonder why we are always wanting for something more.

There's this itch to get away on vacation.  Run away to experience something other than our Life.

My musings this morning brought up another concept.  The beauty of my life RIGHT NOW. 

Yep, it's amazing, when I sit in meditation or with a cup of tea, or just stare out the window and breathe, how I realize how absolutely perfect my ife is in this moment. 

If we have all these sensations as Human Be-ings, why don't we enjoy them?  Feel deeply, sense often, bask in the sun or wind on our face, or the water streaming over us in the shower. 

While having a facial yesterday I was almost in tears at the decadence of the sensations.  Even during an acupuncture session on Monday, where I was to lie still for an hour, brought to mind how glorious it is being the steward of this body.  Even when there's pain.  It's my body's language asking me to pay attention.  Which brings about the steps to healing.  Which brings us full circle to our Essence.  Joy.

Joy, let's savor it.  And anything else that we're feeling, get ourSelves immersed in it.  It all leads us back to Joy.

To Savor...slowing down to enjoy, appreciate, feel pleasure, receive a deep breath.

How do you savor? 

The definitions that resonated with me were:

1. To taste or smell, especially with pleasure: savored each morsel of the feast.

2. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish:

Savoring feels appropriate for this lovely month as the weather is perfect, the food is plentiful, the days are a bit shorter and we head into the final months of the year.

Slowing down is not what I used to do in September.  The calendar is full, the days flying by as we head towards the holidays and end of the year.

Yet, even though I'm not heading back to school, and my daughters are away with less activities requiring my presence, the pressure to move faster and to get a lot done is palpable!

How about you?

Are you pushing to get all of your To-Do's, Commitments, Goals and Planning completed in your personal or professional life?  ( I get it, as my year will end even sooner since I'm taking off the final 2 weeks of the year for vacation and play...)

Let's see what arises as we s l o w down...retreat if you will, take a look around, and savor these days.  I'm guessing it will be worth every effort to rearrange some things off the calendar and take time to recharge!

Need help with clearing your calendar?  To give yourself permission to Slow Down and Savor??? Connect with me and let's talk.  Have you booked your complimentary session with me yet?