Just sit and dangle with your legs
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▼The Power of Cozy Moments: Finding Meditation in Everyday Life
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. But what happens when we take a step back, slow down, and simply be present? This article explores the importance of cosy moments and how they can be a powerful tool for relaxation and connection. The author shares a heartwarming experience with their son, sitting on a dock and watching the little fish play, and discovers that meditation isn't just about sitting on a yoga mat - it's about finding a deeper connection with the world around us. By letting go of everyday demands and embracing the simple things, we can tap into a sense of calm and tranquilly that can have a profound impact on our lives.
Writing seems to have become an evening habit. I thought it wouldn't be like this...
Today I thought I'd spin on cosy moments and how important they are. With three kids in the family, it's hard to find time to spend with just one child at a time, but we try to make it happen as often as possible. Tonight, our son opted out of an activity because he just wanted to sit on the dock and dangle with his legs. I thought it sounded great and we went down to the dock. Realized we hadn't been there together since the quickly passing swimming season.
As we sat there, it was again a cosy chat. It's like using a different part of the brain, the part that just is. At first it was just nice to sit down and watch the water, but after a while we both notice the little fish playing and jumping just below our legs. They are also jumping around further out in Lake Mälaren and the water is sort of glistening in different places. Studying these little fish in detail was so cosy and so relaxing. To just stop and switch off for a while. That's what a meditation can look like! It's not just about sitting with your back stretched out on a yoga mat and trying to focus on your breathing. It's about something much bigger. It's about a connection with something so much bigger than yourself.
Thought of the day:
What happens inside you when you let go off the everyday demands for a while? How do you make it happen?
This article is part of The 50 day challenge, where I challenge myself to write an article a day for 50 days! The articles can be about anything, short or long, but I can't miss a single day!