"Savor the moment."
This is ancient wisdom all the way from the Buddha's lips to your parent's. Being mindful, slowing down to see, taste, touch, and feel helps us feel truly alive. It also helps us to engage with ourselves and our sense of gratitude, and helps support our relationships with others.
In a relevant article in Ladies' Home Journal, a study at the University of Edinburgh showed that people who learned new information with their eyes closed in a darkened room, versus those starting a new task, actually retained the information better and longer. In other words: being scattered, in a rush, and always "doing" can be detrimental to processing our lives.
Today, take a few breaths. Step away from the commotion and re-gather yourself in silence. See what a sense of calm brings you.
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