Most of us lead very busy lives. It is easy to forget that we need to also nourish our senses. We stop seeing what is right around us. When I go for a walk I have to consciously remind myself to stay in the present and pay attention. If I do not do that I will be in my own little world thinking about all kinds of things. What I am not seeing is the houses on my street, the kind of gardens people have, what the people look like that you pass, is there wind rustling, etc.
W e have to cultivate our senses. If we do not do that our lives become routine and lose their luster. We have to re-sensitize ourselves in order to live vibrantly.
Stress and commitments will do that to us. W are so focused on what we need to do that we stop paying attention to what is around us. We are not present in the present. I have found that taking Yoga classes has helped me stay present. I was surprised how difficult staying mindful has been for me. Repeatedly I would catch myself at being somewhere else than where I actually was.
Stop and smell the roses. By practicing paying mindful attention you will be more aware of yourself and others. By engaging all your senses your life will become more vibrant.
