Right In Front Of Me
by Gina Valley
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Right In Front Of Me
Why do I not see
that everything I truly need
is right here
right in front of me?
Why do I search on
Ever scaling mountains gone
Quite alone
Through dry desert dawn?
Why do I reach for
That in haze which can’t run or roar
Still unseen
Treasures yet in store?
Why do I look to
That which was held and released passed through
Gone in good
Pictures my mind drew?
Why do I not see
that everything I truly need
is right here
right in front of me?
By Gina Valley
Are you fully present in your world today? Are you seeing everything and everyone around you?
I struggle with that.
There are so many things I should be doing, so many things I wish I’d done differently.
All good things.
But, the good is the enemy of the best, and the best is found in the here and now.
I’m trying to be more intentional as I move about in my world. I was planted here for a reason. I don’t want to miss a thing.
If I don’t keep my focus on this place, this time, these people, I will miss everything that truly matters.
To that end, I’m striving to be fully present.
I hope you are, too.
Love!
-gina
How do you help yourself stay focused on what’s happening in your world today? How do you combat distractions? Shoot me a comment. I’m looking forward to hearing all about it.
Jessica
April 21, 2013I love your post! I try to remind myself to stay present but it’s all too easy to get distracted with what needs to be done.
Have fun with a-z.
steve shapiro
April 22, 2013Why? Because it’s there.
Um, that’s mountain climbing, sorry.
Chontali
April 24, 2013Love how you wrote that your best is in the here and now. I’m trying to stay focused and avoid distractions by writing “to-do” notes, hanging up signs, putting stickies on my laptop and my desk to remind me of whatever I need to do. Sure I make mistakes and get off track, but I try not to dwell. I just get right back on, because as you wrote, I’m here for a reason.