The things we chat about range from completely bizarre and superficial to deep, intellectual conversations about the world and it's happenings. This past weekend was no exception. What I love about Jo is she will tell you like it is in a way that you totally understand. Before dinner we were talking about where we are struggling in our lives. She shared that she was challenged with being “in the now”. Sounds kinda stupid? Yup. But, what she was saying was, after opening a new business, buying a new home, her dog passing away and having multiple other stresses that would make anyone else loose their marbles, she was having trouble not wondering, worrying, anticipating the next move. Although she moved through all this with joy and saw each step as a part of the process, she was not “in the now”.
What she said caught my ear: (imagine a French accent)
“I am struggling with being in the now. People tell me that I 'ave to just accept where I'm at. Accepting means that I'm settling. I 'aven't settled for anything, I'm grateful for all that I 'ave. So, what I want....I am going to just put it out there. It's like ordering a cheeseburger. Once you've ordered - it's ordered. There is no need to stress and worry about what's coming. You already know. Don't keep bugging the waitress or 'assle the cook. Place your order, relax and enjoy the company of the people you're 'aving dinner with. That's being in the now.”
Even without the H's, never has that made more sense to me. Ask for what you want. Pray, journal, blog, whatever- place your order with gratitude and enjoy the now, because the future has been taken care of. Get yourself a Dream Book. Write down anything and everything you want for yourself, friends and family. Nothing is too big or too small. Me? My first entry had something to do with ice cream being a health food.
Signing off as Jo would....
InJoy
Cara
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