Blink.

Life is a series of moments, and we travel our lives through these moments, whether we are aware of them or not.  
And then they are gone.
Blink.
There goes another one.
Did you miss it?

• The pure joy on your daughter's face as she sprints off to hunt eggs.
• The first sip of delightfully warm coffee in the morning.
• The sweet fragrance of spring's first blossoms.
• The silly bounciness of a new puppy. 
• A thoughtful gesture made by your spouse.
• The tight squeeze of a child's warm embrace.
• The special effort to spell your name correctly made by the barista.
• A compliment given to you by your colleague after completion of a big project.
• The tiny detail that would have clinched the deal.

How many of life's individual moments are missed when our minds are elsewhere? And if we were to add up those missed moments, how much of the richness of our experience would be lacking?  How much more full and satisfying would life be if we could appreciate the individual moments as they are happening? 

When we need to pay attention, mindfulness helps us be attentive.
When we want to notice the beautiful moments of life, mindfulness helps us really see them.
When we promise to be present for the details of our day, mindfulness helps us keep that commitment. 

Let's see how many more moments you can spot.
Blink.
There goes another one.
Did you see it?

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