03/03/2025
As I breathe in the beauty of the present moment, I remind myself that it's a gift. A gift to be received, cherished, and lived to the fullest. In this now, I let go of worries about yesterday or tomorrow. I release the need to control what's yet to come.
Instead, I choose to immerse myself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of the present. I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, the softness of the breeze in my hair, and the rhythm of my heartbeat in my chest.
In this now, I am free to be me – without judgment, without expectation, and without apology. I am free to love, to laugh, and to live with intention and purpose.
But I also acknowledge that life is precious, and sometimes we lose loved ones, places, or moments in time that brought us joy. It's natural to feel nostalgic and wish things were the way they used to be. However, I remind myself that getting stuck in the past can cause me to miss the opportunities of the present moment.
With a shift in attitude, I find a different kind of joy in the present. I’m able to reflect on the memories as gifts that allow me to be present. I cherish the memories of the past while embracing the beauty and wonder of the now. By doing so, my life is enriched, full of love, light, and happiness – not despite the challenges and losses but because of my choice to find joy in every moment.
As I receive this gift of the present, I invite you to do the same, to cherish each and every moment, no matter how big or small it may seem. Let us find joy in the everyday, beauty in the world and peace in the stillness.
Find excitement, opportunity and joy unwrapping the gifts of the present and make the most of this precious moment we call life.
Big love and aloha,
Donna Maltz 💖