Over the past few weeks I have traveled a lot for my job and officiating and have been pondering about the little moments in my life that make it so special. I have a hard time living in the moment which you may already know about me and I am always striving to find a bigger meaning in my life. A friend of mine, Shawn Francis, had this Vlog about “Living in the Moment”(Check it out Here and to learn more about his amazing organization “Team Hoot” Click Here ) and it brought some things to light. Just reading Team Hoot’s philosophy (see part of it below) definitely puts some things into perspective. Lately I have been really trying to see things differently and have noticed these little moments, no matter how small, have made me realize how lucky I have been.
Team Hoot Philosophy
Team Hoot is more like a way of life. It is an idea that by going against conventional wisdom, taking the road less traveled, trusting your instincts and facing your fears that you are more powerful than you imagine. We believe that life begins at the end of your comfort zone and that life is something that needs to be experienced vs spectated. Waking up with these perceptions are contagious, it builds courage to trust your heart, have more fun, and it inspires others to do the same. Thoreau once said “Most men live lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with a song still in them”. We say sing your song! So many people live a life within unhappy circumstances……
“Giggles”
The sound of a little girl with blonde hair and blues eyes giggling throughout my house is one of those sounds I will never forget. Jocelyn has this amazing ability to light up a room with her bright personality. She truly is my blessing and that smile of hers is so enchanting and makes you want to smile right back at her. Little kids are always able to see the positive perspective in a bad situation and it makes me wonder where we lose that growing up. Always make time to laugh with those who mean the world to you as that sound you may never get back someday!
“Late Night Chats”
You know those people who are always there even though there may be miles and miles of distance between the two of you but every time you see them it feels like where you had just left off the last time you saw them, well I was reminded this last weekend of this special person. Remember those sleep overs when you would stay up until 3am just chatting about life well I was lucky to have one of those chats again as it was needed to catch up with our daily lives as we both have so much going on. She is such an amazing friend and human being and I cherish every moment I get to spend with her even though it may not happen as often as we would like. Remember to reach out to those you may not have heard from in awhile because I’m guessing they need to chat as much as you do!
“Help”
The moment when I feel tears running down my cheeks into the empty spaces of life and that special someone, my husband, knows exactly what I need such as cleaning up after something I messed up or making supper when I don’t know where to turn or just listening to me no matter how messy I look. These moments I am thankful for that I have someone to help me when life keeps throwing stones. Look around you and if you have one of those special people in your life when is the last time you gave them a hug and said “Thank You”?
Those little moments maybe “Little” but the impact is BIG in a way that can fill your heart and make you want to live another moment……
Music this week is a song that I heard that I instantly fell in love with so please enjoy:
Upward falling, spirit soaring
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
I touch the sky
When my knees hit the ground
Bonus Track: Nirvana featuring Beck
Until Next Time…………..
Traveling With Jo 