We often hear the phrase “seize the moment,” but in the rush of daily life, how often do we actually pause long enough to notice it?
This is a practice of giving ourselves permission to be in the moment, to embrace whatever that arises. It’s not about escaping life, but stepping into each moment with greater awareness, instead of going through the day on autopilot.
Rumi’s poetry The Breeze is a gentle call not to go into slumber when there’s so much to experience in each moment.
The Breeze At Dawn, by Rumi
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don’t go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep.
People are going back and forth across the doorsill
where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don’t go back to sleep.
Guide: Noelle Lim
Image credit: Yannik Zimmermann, Unsplash
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