Time is passing us by, this is a truth that we can’t control.
We’re so busy and distracted that often it can be hard to remember what is driving us and what we’re devoted to. We don’t allow our bodies to process the many stimulants that it’s exposed to and then expect ourselves to feel energised and happy all the time. If we can’t slow down time and pause life, then how can we make the most of it? The answer to this question for me is realising that we have the choice and the ability to grow and develop a mindset that allows us to live a life that is full of gratitude, presence and love. The more we are able to let go of our ego and step into our consciousness, the more we are able to become observers of this precious life.
We are creating memories in every moment, even the moments that are part of the daily routine. So it’s important that we are present with them which can be incredibly difficult to achieve because we live in an ultra fast paced society with a lot of demands on us. But every single second of the moment is part of our journey, it’s the moments that are curated into our life story. As I become more conscious about time, I recognise that I also need to forgive my younger self for not understanding how precious time is. I need to find the compassion and the love needed to recognise that she didn’t have this wisdom and so she was constantly distracted by external factors and internal turmoils that she was oblivious about.
I used to look back and feel disappointed and frustrated with the time that was wasted, judging my younger self and expecting to have known what I know now. But the reality is that had she not gone through what she did, then this realisation and wisdom may never have formed. So instead of looking back at her and putting her down I am going to look back at her and celebrate her courage, her perseverance and efforts. She was a f*cking rock star, navigating pain, trauma and many life challenges with limited support, knowledge and tools.
Like Rumi said “The wound is where the light enters you”. This light is in there now and so now it’s about how do I keep it lit and bright. I know that as they days pass I will be given the opportunity to build on this wisdom and to let go of the ego that distracts me from the things that matter. I need to remind myself that time is the most important currency we have in life. It’s the one thing that can’t be bought and it’s also something that can’t be returned. I hope I will remain curious about what other tools I can adopt to allow me to make the most of each moment and practice presence as much as possible. Stepping outside of the what ifs, should’s and regrets and into the possibilities, wishes and learnings.
Every single moment is another opportunity to heal and tap into consciousness.
Love Always,
M
Souloom™ 