Not So Ordinary

If you're anything like me, you end up reviewing the day when it's time to wind down and get some sleep.  But the thing I've really come to notice is how we consider our life "ordinary", and yet our days are filled with doing things for others, whether it's the children, husband, boss or household chores.  Dashing from one thing to the next, we can often become unfocused. 

But how can we change what we consider to be our normal day's routine and be more present in the moments of the day??

I've found that it helps to stop trying to control everything.  If you're washing dishes at the sink, or cooking supper at the stove, and your child comes in ... stop what you're doing and give them your attention.  It's the little moments that create a not-so-ordinary life!  

There is great wonder when looking at life through the eyes of a child.  Spending that extra minute to listen to your spouse can help deepen the intimacy between the two of you.  Just taking a few moments for yourself can reduce your stress levels, and create a life filled with precious moments.

I find that I can focus on something beautiful, something that catches my eye, when I'm doing my photography hobby on a daily basis.  Sometimes it's just noticing a branch of a tree, or the sunrise bouncing light off the morning sky.   If you want a not so ordinary life, it's learning to find those little moments that bring us joy.  

Walking Path at Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ