OT:Experiences To Savor
Magical Moments
Most of us are adept at seeing the big picture. Caught up in the hectic pace of modern life, we feel compelled to immediately distinguish what is important from what is not. The assessment is an easy one to make when we are mired in the daily grind—everything relating to success seems significant and everything else seems comparatively trivial. But what is most precious in this life cannot be measured in affluence or influence. The truly noteworthy events in our lives are often the least momentous yet the most wonderful. They are the magical moments in which we are simply awestruck by the wonderment of life. Though our perception of magical moments may be blocked by worldly concerns, our days are filled with such moments. To experience them fully, we need only open ourselves to their existence.
Magical moments are not measured by the composition of an experience but rather by our reaction to it. Since such moments come and go quickly, they should be consciously savored and noted. They stick with us only when we recognize the impact they have had on our mood, our day, and our lives. In such instances, we may find we are suddenly and blissfully aware that we have evolved or that those around us have changed in some positive way. We may stand in awe at the beauty of a familiar object or derive great pleasure from an everyday activity. Or we may witness incidents of supreme kindness and compassion that do not directly involve us yet touch our hearts intensely. Nature is a constant source of magical moments. When we cherish such occurrences, we condition ourselves to take note of them when they happen and appreciate the value they add to our lives.
An idea for increasing your awareness of the magical moments in your life is to record all such happenings in a journal kept for that purpose. As these moments are personal, your journal can be a documentation of small joys or a testimony of grand revelations. You may begin to notice that there is more magic in your life than you initially imagined. In striving to make the most of each of these magical moments, you grant yourself permission to experience new levels of joy, surprise, tenderness, and personal fulfillment
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.
We are flexible.
Darlene
back in Galveston
Current Galveston weather from the Weather Channel
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm?
Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.
John Wayne
OH Support Group Leader
I used to journal all the time...especially when visiting Maui when I lived in Santa Cruz and came to Maui every summer. I still have those journals an am going to dig them out and read them. I put down every oooh and aaaah at seeing new flowers, or a turtle close to the shore, or a friend bringing over fresh baked banana bread. Somewhere I've gotten away from daily thankfulness and joy at the beauty all around me. I think it's time for a new journal.
Thank you for this wake up call.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
I was standing on the river walk, looking over the Delaware and was thinking how this place, Philly, has such historic significance to our country. I was so impressed with the diversity of the people, the movement of the people seemingly all night, and how there always seems to be something happening. Then, I looked up at the sky and I didn't see the stars or the moon and I remembered how at home, I can always find the stars and the moon and while I appreciate the urban qualities of Philly, I cannot wait to get home to be aware and appreciate what my rural state offers. I cannot wait to look out of my office window and see the moon just hanging there.
Thanks, Darlene, for reminding us that magical moments are every where and are relative to where we are and what we are doing and all we need to do is appreciate the moment.
