Today’s fog was unexpected and thick-the kind that hardly allows you to see much in front of you. It was unnerving to not be able to see the stop light until I was nearly upon it. It was then that I realized perhaps I should stop straining to see the intersection ahead and focus more on what was right in front of me…in the fog and in life.
I’m a planner. It comes naturally and easily and provides a sort of safe feeling. So my mind moves quickly from the present to the future-whether I’m wondering what the weather will be next weekend or pondering my tasks for the day on my drive into work.
I am a long-time proponent of mindfulness but honestly, I have been struggling with how to put it into action. Today, I think I found it in the fog. What if I just trust my plans and put them into action when the time is ready.? Then focus on what’s in front of me the rest of the time. Really notice and appreciate those moments and quite possibly, learn from them. This is my plan.
How about you? How are you focused in the fog? Leave a reply below.