Being
Sara, your editor, here. I hope you’ll take a moment with me to enjoy this cheerful slice of life pictured above. Take a moment to forget about tasks and things and lists and stuff.
It’s easy to dwell on the past and worry about the future instead of accepting the joy in the present moment. Our culture all but sanctions it. You don’t have to read Eckhart Tolle (or any of his philosophical predecessors) to know that the act of simply being is essential to fulfillment.
Personally, I’m just not a big fan of this all-American "pursuit of happiness". To me, it seems that grasping for happiness is elusive at best and impossible at worst – and the more we fight for it, the more stressful life gets.
I believe that focusing on contentment is much more realistic – and human. As my best friend says, how often do we stop to breathe, to be still, to appreciate that life is right now?
As you get to know others at EcoSalon, I hope you’ll feel both inspired and welcomed. This site is a gathering place for you to feel refreshed. By Fridays, the last thing most of us want is another task to complete or habit to instill – we’re scattered and worn out.
Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a favorite photograph with you so we can all take a moment just to be. If you want, leave a comment about those flowers, or take this as an opportunity to share with other readers what you’re grateful for. (You never know whom you might inspire.)
Take a breath: just be.
Featured photographer: Felixion
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5 Comments
March 21st, 2008 at 12:33 pm
What a great idea Sara! I can always use a gentle reminder to enjoy where I am and what I have in this very moment. Today I’m glad I have you as a friend
March 21st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
So important! Thanks for the reminder Sara.
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:34 am
Hi Sara I am really enjoying your site . Well done and I tend to agree with most of what you have written for today re Being …
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Thanks everyone.
May 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Love the photo! Did ya notice which way the pansies are facing?! Out towards the blue water… ahhhhh….. now that’s the idea… thanks!
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