“Happiness, is not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour.”
Walt Whitman
The sun was sinking slowly into the ocean as we enjoyed a spectacular dinner at a restaurant near the beach. I should have been soaking up every moment. Good company, fabulous food, a gorgeous view. What I was doing was taking a photo so I could hold on to the moment for another day.
Looking back, I remember how happy I was to be there with family and friends. Something the camera could not capture.
I do admit that on many occasions I’ve spent more time looking through my iPhone camera than taking in what was happening around me. It’s easy to do. You’re standing in front of a Monet, and before you’ve had a good look at the painting, you’re reaching for your phone.
Sometimes it’s our own mind that pulls us away. We think about something that happened yesterday or something we need to do tomorrow. We rush past the present because we’re in a hurry to move on.
I find I’m better at living in the moment as I grow older. I’d have liked to sit at that table a little longer.
Peace be with you.
If you’re new here, welcome. I write about aging with grace, finding beauty in everyday life, and the quiet moments that remind us what matters most. I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.
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