Live in the Moment

Autumn is definitely the most bittersweet season.

Each new day, the lingering sunshine becomes more precious. Soon, the dark days of winter will be here and we will long for the warmth of the sun.

The air gets cooler and cooler in the mornings, making it harder to get out from under the warm, soft covers.

Just the thought that Christmas is around the corner makes me nervous. There's always so much to do and to prepare. Then there's the economy and a return of the old feelings of "not enough."

When all these thoughts begin to whirl around in my head, that's the signal to stop.  I tell myself to just remain in the moment.

I light an orange cinnamon candle on the table in the hall.  Also on the hall table is a funky little autumn angel doll. There are leaves all over the pattern of her dress. Her smiley face makes me smile.

Inside the oven, a sour cream coffee cake with cinnamon streusal layers fills the house with yummy fragrance.

Looking out the kitchen window, a bolt of late afternoon sunshine envelops me in golden light. Breathing deeply, I know that everything will get done and if it doesn't, it'll be okay anyway.

Taking one day at a time, or even one moment at a time, makes sense.  It's better than letting in chaos, worry, and "not enough" thinking.

Just like the autumn leaves that are tumbling down from the trees in droves, it's time to just let go. It's also time to savor each moment of autumn that is left.

DO YOU FIND IT HARD TO REMAIN IN THE MOMENT?