Be in the present

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This is what I need to be practicing all the time - being in the present, being in the moment.

 

Have you ever experienced riding the public bus and missing the bus stop where you're supposed to get off?

 

How about missing your stop at the metro train?

 

I have, twice missing the same bus stop.  And once in the metro.  Because while I was on the bus or the train, my mind was also traveling elsewhere!

 

The first time I missed the bus stop, I was not really familiar with the place I'm going to.  I have been there only once so this is only my second time.  My fault is, I should have looked out for landmarks the first time I went to help me on my return!

 

The second time was I was on the phone while we were approaching my bus stop.  So I missed it again.  Clearly, I'm not the multi-tasking type!  

 

On the metro train, I was listening to two ladies chatting that's why I missed my station he he.  Not that they were talking about some world issues, they were talking about passport renewal!

 

So I needed to make a return trip, either by walking or taking the train again.  Not to mention, I lost some time doing so.

 

What lesson did I learn from these?

 

When you are going to your destination or shall we say reaching for your goals, focus!!!  Don't let trivial things distract you.  Be in the present.  Be aware.

 

Some situations in life we may consider unimportant or even funny.  Yet there are lessons we can get from them.  Lessons we should apply in our lives especially if they can make us better versions of ourselves.

 

And this I am trying to do right now.  Trying to see all the colors around me, being aware of all the noise, the smell, the feel, but not losing focus on where I am going.