I think I’m so smart but I’m as stupid as ever. One of my NYRs was to slow down and see the world around me: to not be in such a rush; to not cram more into a day that can fit; to not rob Peter to pay Paul. But give me a chance and I’ll do them all.
Take this morning. I started my day right with a walk and yoga. But on my walk to yoga, I talked to my daughter the whole time so I was basically in two places at once. I attempted to stay in the present during yoga but my mind wandered to places all over the world.
But that wasn’t so bad. It was on the way home that I really blew it. I started doing my email, thinking that I could do it then and save time when I got home. Fortunately something made me look up and I realized what an idiot I was being. My walk is on an ocean pathway that is gorgeous any day. But today it’s very windy (there’s a storm somewhere) and the surf is amazing.
The waves in front of me hit the rocks with such force that the spray blossomed like a fireworks flower.
Why was I looking down when all this glory was around me?
“Put your phone down,” the actually wise part of me said. “Quit multi-tasking and enjoy!”
A lesson learned? I hope so.
A Corner of My Mind 
Yes, I keep telling myself to look up!