Anyone who has watched a young child and/or has been blessed with an animal companion can attest to just how many details the average adult human completely overlooks. A dog finds absolute joy in exploring their backyard on a sunny day, even if that same backyard has remained unchanged for the duration of their short life. To a child, every experience constitutes a new adventure. So, when did most of us stop experiencing the small wonders that make up our daily lives? Why did we stop living in the moment?
The problem.
Life quickly becomes completely overwhelming. Bills need to be paid, work needs to be accomplished… There’s precious little time to be stopping to smell the roses when you’re desperately trying to meet your deadlines. So, how can the modern, over-caffeinated professional inject a little bit of Zen calm into their already packed schedule?
Finding your Zen.
The answer is simple: try to make every moment a Zen moment. Each and every moment you’re alive is a moment you’ll never have back. When you’re driving to work, ignore the traffic for a moment and really look around you. If it’s a nice day, notice the sunshine and trees. If it’s raining or just plain nasty out, take a minute to think about your life and your place in the universe. Just a few moments of reflection can alleviate a great deal of stress.
Stress is a killer.
Stress is the ultimate killer. It’s been proven to contribute to cancer and other major diseases. Before women entered the workforce, their rate of heart attacks was nearly half that of men. While the protective effects of estrogen on the heart keep the number of female heart attack victims lower than the number of male victims, the rate of female stress-related heart attacks is rising every year.
Clearly, both men and women could benefit from a little stress reduction.
While living in the moment might not completely counteract your stress-filled schedule, it will give you a fighting chance of enjoying more of your 9 to 5 workweek. Just remember that you need look no further than your dog, cat, or your cute little niece or nephew for inspiration.
Bio: Alexis Bonari is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She often can be found blogging about education and scholarships for college. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.
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