My Accidental Awakening

"Whatever activity you do, do it slowly. Do not rush to end it. Be relaxed in everything and bring your full attention to it." I don't know who wrote this, but I think about this a LOT while I'm rushing around.  To experience life, you need to really EXPERIENCE it, not rush through it.
 That goes for everything... and especially, I think, it applies to eating.  I read the book "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" a long time ago (well, I've read it several times)... and one of the main things that sticks with me is the whole idea of being 'present' when you eat.  I think our bodies could really use our food in a much more productive way if we actually were mindful while eating.  No 'quick gulps' and half chewed swallows.  Chew up your food as much as you can.  Roll it around on your tongue, taste it all, and be thankful that you actually are able to have that bite.  I think it sets a whole mood.  And it's something I think I need to teach my children too.  Food sustains our bodies, but our attitude towards it affects our spirits. 

Today I will do things slowly and mindfully.  I will also say a prayer of thanks for my food when I eat it.

NOW...  it's a little later than she said to do it, but at least I'm going to do it before 9:00 in the morning.  Day 2 of flylady (and a step that I ALWAYS skipped) is to get dressed head to toe.  Really, I'm not sure I'll put on shoes since I'm going to be home most of the day... but I will take a shower and get dressed.  I know to you working moms out there, this probably seems ridiculous.  But, it's VERY easy, when you are a stay at home mom, to just stay in pajamas.  On a side not, I just have to say that it was SOOOOO nice to wake up this morning to NO DISHES in the sink and all my counters wiped down.  It started my day off with a feeling of clarity.  YAY!

This evening we are going to Sylva.  I'm maidening our Samhain Sabbat with my temple tomorrow.  Samhain is my favorite of all our holidays.  It's a very serious sabbat, but one that my soul needs that one time a year.  I will be taking stuff with me to honor my father, as well as the child that I never got to actually meet.  It's a time to pay my respects, and to never let myself forget those that I hold close to my heart.  I really enjoy being able to be there for others too.  Tonight I will help to create a safe space for people to feel comfortable enough to come and grieve the ones they have lost... with no expectations of having to talk about it, or be laughed at for it.  I will help to take care of people, and to help comfort them and wipe away their tears.  And these people will feel loved.  Samhain reminds me that I love helping people, and I love being able to provide a bit of comfort. 

Have a wonderful, productive day.  May it be full of intent, and rush-free.  Live each second of this day with me.