There is an undeniable beauty in being present, living in the moment , and embracing the here and now. If you're not careful and conscious of the Now, you will miss opportunities that don't come along twice.
As a child, when the teacher took attendance in class, most children would say "HERE!" as loud as they could. I always said "present". I felt like I had to make a statement and stand apart from everyone else without seeming as if I was trying too hard.
Now that I recall that moment in history, it makes me realize how significant it is to be present. Being present for me means not dwelling in the past. Many things I want to forget and can't change about my life only hurt me by discussing them from a place of victimization and pity. Instead, I discovered a way to own my past and mold a brighter future.
Every day I try to live a life that is different from the day before. Sometimes I take a different route to get to a familiar place. I make it a habit to only bring up my past if there's a Eureka moment or if I get so emotional after realizing that something hurtful happened only to make me the strong person I am today. When I can clearly see that I had been looking at a situation all wrong, I discuss it out loud, thank God for my deliverance and understanding, and then I release it-never to be bound by hurt or guilt again.
Being present is liberating and it helps me to come full circle with things I've been haunted by for many years. Being present is a choice that leads to inner happiness.
My past empowers me to inspire my future and to make it Great! My present lets me know that I have overcome so much and it feels good because the bitterness is absent.
I encourage everyone to take time to see the forest for the trees because without the trees....it wouldn't be a forest! Be present in your own lives and enjoy what you've been missing. Whether it's seeing how awesome your children really are or appreciating how close you live to the Oceanfront, take time to be present and create a stress free oasis to call your own-it starts with a happy thought!
Be a part of the solution and remember that I care!
Chowan Moore Aforo, BSW
Better Brighter Blessed
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