Imperfection is OK

I'm not feeling very inspirational this week!  With the busyness of the holiday season it's easy to get caught up in things, obligations, parties, shopping. The other day I binge shopped on Amazon because I was paranoid I didn't have enough "stuff" to give my family. I've been wrapping and frantically packing to be away for two weeks. I'm so excited about the road trip to see family and friends  I've been living in the future, imagining what the next few weeks will hold. Mostly, I have been forgetting to be in the moment. I've been forgetting to breathe and take time for silence and reflection. 

When I sat down to write this morning (a day late) I kept thinking "I have nothing good to write". After staring at the blank page I realized that not having anything inspirational to write was exactly what I should write about! Self-study lesson today, life isn't perfect. Perfection would be boring! Life is filled with times of busyness, moments we feel overwhelmed. It's important we ride each and every wave presented to us, not just the perfect ones. It's important that we check back in before we get to far away from Self. The more we practice checking in the less time we will go without doing so. For me, writing this at this moment is my check in! I can feel myself breathing with more awareness. I can literally feel my jaw release, my cheeks relax and my forehead soften as I sit here writing. 

Take a moment, right now, well after reading this sentence...close your eyes and consciously breath for a minute or two. Feel the change in your physical body, your mental state, your overall well being. Don't ask for perfection. Just ask to live in this moment in time.

Namaste My Dear Friends!

Inspirational Thought/Tidbits for and about Life

I downloaded the app CALM the other day, as a result of my holiday craziness! I'm really enjoying it.  It's really a great way to easily incorporate a mediation practice, conscious breathing, relax, live more mindfully. I listened to one of the sessions while sitting in carpool one day this week. Let me know what you think!

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