Observer of Life

There is always this battle within me that pulls between goal setting and finding contentment with the present moment - not looking towards tomorrow....On the one hand I see the real value in having ambition and goals to achieve, and on the other hand I can recognize that we are all already enough just as we are.

This time of year does tend to pull my attention towards the goals and plans that I have for the coming year and what things I would like to work into my life/bring into my daily routine etc.

One of the biggest adjustments that I know I desperately need to be making is scheduling more down time. More free time to read and relax, more time for yoga and meditation, and less racing around! I don't know about you, but this is often something that I have to intentionally schedule into my life. This time of year this is me on "repeat" as this tends to be a common theme for me come December! haha....I go through periods of calm and then I go through periods where I forget to rest and relax! Never mind, that's what being an observer is all about.....Observing the current situation and making slight adjustments where needed in order to maintain balance in one's life.

Another area of my life which I am very often toying with and experimenting around is my diet and how what I eat affects how I feel and how well my body functions. I have made some significant lifestyle changes over the past six months and gone back to a mostly plant based diet and have recently cut out dairy products as well. I have definitely noticed a significant change in how I feel and will be continuing to pursue this further over the coming months. I am reading again a fantastic book called The China Study which for those who really appreciate scientific evidence, this is a must read!! Another very interesting documentary is Forks Over Knives you can also check out their website if you are interested. They have some stunning testimonials.

I share these brief ideas with you simply because I believe that it can be useful from time to time to act as an "observer" on life. To sit back and just reflect on where you are at and what you would like your life to be. Not in the sense of wishing it were any other way, but simply as a way to take time to be still and NOTICE how it is.

Are there areas of your life that you would like to make adjustments to in order to maintain better balance and tranquility?

"Find gratitude in this present moment for all that life has brought you." ~ Namaste