Focusing on the present...

I have noticed lately that my mind is not focused on the present. I have all these things going on in my head that I need to do, want to do, and need to go. I have really noticed this in the last week. I do not like the feeling of driving and not noticing what is around me. So, I sit here drinking my coffee and take pause of hearing the birds outside and looking around at my surroundings. It is so inspiring to just sit and be. Why do women have such a hard time with just being present in the moment? Why do we let our minds go ninety miles an hour? Was it balancing the kids schedules with our own? Was it making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be? I am not sure. I will tell you that I do have to stop and focus on the present to gain consciousness of this exact moment.

I have a research project for my class that is constantly on my mind. I know it is taking up lots of room in my brain lol. However, this is not the first time that I have had a project. I am trying to be more curious about why I am feeling unfocused lately. I am going to do one of those brain dumps and see what I can get out of my brain onto paper and gain a little more clarity. I might need a tablet!

So, today, I challenge all of us to take several minutes throughout the day and focus on the present moment for at least 2 to 3 minutes. Hopefully, it will bring us calm, clarity, and comfort. I could use a little of all 3. And, do a brain dump if you need to.

Hope you have a beautiful day.