Grateful to pause, to breath connecting to my inner self and the reminder of our universal link to nature and each other. There are days like today that my mind is full of anxious thoughts and stopping to breath, look inward and then outward gives me a fresh perspective. One that is centered on what is genuine/real/tangible and not focused on the “What ifs”. Thank you!

For those of you setting that timer you may enjoy the free “Mindfulness Bell” App. I starting using it a few weeks ago. I set the bell to ring randomly throughout my day reminding me to pause, to breath, to be present.

Gratefulness shifts my experience when I take the time to STOP, quiet my mind and turn away from distractions. Sometimes it is hard for me to take that step but when I do it is such a blessing because it calms my anxiety and stress. STOP and LOOK: the light coming in the through the windows, the birds singing, connecting via technology with family and friends, (truly so grateful for this, imagine how much harder this time of social distancing would be without technology and not able to see the faces and hear the voices of those we know and love). The list can go on and it gives me hope. These moments of being mindful, being grateful shift my experience and give me a sense of peace, hope, and love in the midst of our changing world. Now if I can just do this daily.