I often think about how sobering it is to be fully present to a given moment. theres an awakening that happens inside of myself when I sit still and breathe and listen to the world around me.
Most of the time you have to consciously practice it but every so often a moment will descend upon you and you realize you’re here and this is right now and the sun is warm in your lap and there’s a chill in the air and the taste of vanilla on your tongue and your eyes are wide open to the small blades of grass at the heels of your shoes
I love those moments when you focus on your breath for a couple of seconds, and the world comes into focus. Like you're present where you are for the first time.
Makes me feel so calm.
I do wonder though, is this what it was like all the time for the generations before phones? If so, damn... I'm jealous
Not gonna lie, it’s been awhile since I’ve had a nice warm hug. like a real meaningful one ya know? The type you don’t want to let go it’s so comforting. Anyways, thanks Instagram reel for reminding me I’m using you to ignore deep unwanted feelings.
I wish I could speak every language to converse with everyone around the world! There’s something tantalizing about having this ability. Perhaps because deep conversations are a doorway into someone‘s upbringing and people’s cultures, and there is so much joy in hearing someone‘s story. In another lifetime, surely I was a polyglot enjoying company from people all around the world!