Precious Time 28 May 2013 Published in The Tribune (unedited version)
We have all heard or said: “Life is precious”. Today I wonder if we REALLY ‘get’ the meaning of that. I recently visited a school friend of mine who has a life t...hreatening illness and fighting bravely for her life. It broke my heart to witness my friend (the school sport star) who is also a wife/mother/daughter, so desperately trying absolutely everything to stay alive.
Knowing that you might not live much longer, puts a new perspective to each day. What seems like an ordinary day is actually so very precious. What would you do, knowing your time is limited. This friend is writing down all her boys’ favourite recipes, as she might not be around to cook them and spoke about writing a diary to each child saying all the things that have been left unsaid.
I like to think that I do “stop to smell the roses” – but this has brought me to a new level, as a very powerful motivator for mindfulness. I am grateful to my friend for showing me how precious time is. To be aware of the here and now, instead of focusing on the past or the future. Letting go of past hurts and disappointments and recognizing all that we have to be grateful for instead of the negatives. With that we can acknowledge how we got here and also take responsibility for the part we played. Not allowing this to take control of you or your life but to see it with eyes wide open. Acceptance and forgiveness to self and to others sets you free to be fully present in the now.
To be mindful means not allowing life to prevent you from living. To fully experience and enjoy all that we have now. The simple things in life is where the treasure chest of joy is found.
“Time is like a river. You can’t touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed, will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life today!”
Karin Engman Life Coach and Motivational Speaker 082 7246985
thehummingbird@vodamail.co.za www.karin-engman.blogspot.comSee More
We have all heard or said: “Life is precious”. Today I wonder if we REALLY ‘get’ the meaning of that. I recently visited a school friend of mine who has a life t...hreatening illness and fighting bravely for her life. It broke my heart to witness my friend (the school sport star) who is also a wife/mother/daughter, so desperately trying absolutely everything to stay alive.
Knowing that you might not live much longer, puts a new perspective to each day. What seems like an ordinary day is actually so very precious. What would you do, knowing your time is limited. This friend is writing down all her boys’ favourite recipes, as she might not be around to cook them and spoke about writing a diary to each child saying all the things that have been left unsaid.
I like to think that I do “stop to smell the roses” – but this has brought me to a new level, as a very powerful motivator for mindfulness. I am grateful to my friend for showing me how precious time is. To be aware of the here and now, instead of focusing on the past or the future. Letting go of past hurts and disappointments and recognizing all that we have to be grateful for instead of the negatives. With that we can acknowledge how we got here and also take responsibility for the part we played. Not allowing this to take control of you or your life but to see it with eyes wide open. Acceptance and forgiveness to self and to others sets you free to be fully present in the now.
To be mindful means not allowing life to prevent you from living. To fully experience and enjoy all that we have now. The simple things in life is where the treasure chest of joy is found.
“Time is like a river. You can’t touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed, will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life today!”
Karin Engman Life Coach and Motivational Speaker 082 7246985
thehummingbird@vodamail.co.za www.karin-engman.blogspot.comSee More
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