Everyday Activities

I think it might be a good idea for me to start practicing presence during my everyday routines. I am able to cook four-course meals, do laundry, clean the house and get ready for bed all without ever coming fully into the present moment. While my body works on auto-pilot I am lost in (stale, repetitive, uncreative, often negative,) thinking.

Last week at work, I sat across the table from a little girl and noticed her eyes darting back and forth from my left ear to my right ear. I was a little perturbed... what was she looking at? It wasn't until I got home that I noticed I was wearing two different earrings! Guess I was somewhere else during my morning routine that day...

The more present we are, the more peace and serenity we have in our lives. Everyday routines offer a great opportunity for practicing presence.