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REV. JANICE CHYRSLER
MINDFUL JOURNEY, MARMORA, ON

BEING IN THE NOW
During the summer we often get caught up in the busyness of the season and forget
to take time to be in the moment. Then, the next thing we know, we are stressed. I
cannot count the number of times I have had people tell me they do not have time to
be still, to meditate, or even to do breath work! Guess what? We all have the same 24
hours in a day, and it is up to us how we use that time.
Rising even 15 minutes earlier in the morning will give you the time to meditate. Why
not take your coffee out to your deck where you can use all your senses to be more
aware of your surroundings and set your mood for the day? Try taking a walk around
your yard observing without judgment the life awakening around you, breathing
deeply as you take in the morning air, feel the warmth of the rising sun on your face,
and most importantly, give gratitude for another day. If you are able, walk or at least
place your bare feet upon the earth to ground you.Feel your place and connection to
Mother Earth. All this will bring a sense of peace in every cell of your body and will
remain with you throughout the day. You deserve this simple yet healing time…to be
in the “now”. The present is your gift, the past is behind you, and the future is yet to
come.