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“You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.”
It seems like most of my life has been lived disconnected from reality. You too?
Let me explain..
As a little girl, I played house with my friends and conjured up a different fairy tale everyday.
As a young teen, I longed to drive and date someday.
As a teenager, I just wanted independence and adulthood.
As a young adult, I started wanting everything.
Now as a middle aged woman, I find myself thinking of empty nesting and retirement.
Hardly ever have I been content with where I am in the moment.
Forgive me Lord.
How do you practice being present?
For me - I’m learning that it has to be intentional. It’s not just going to happen on its own.
It looks like:
Putting the phone down.
Taking slower steps.
Sitting down when I listen.
Leaning in and lingering a little longer.
Locking eyes with the one who needs my attention in that moment.
Letting go of past regrets.
Embracing where God has me today.
Help me Lord.
