Day Eighteen - Contentment
(I wonder as I type this out if I will be able to catch up, I am going to type two tonight, from my big book of writing. The laptop screen makes for double vision. So I am just looking at the keys.)
I find myself most content when I am disconnected from technology.
I find the distraction of a smart phone in my hand ... well, distracting. From the moment. And connecting with those around me.
I know because I notice, in moments when I am happiest ... laughing, lost in thoughtful conversation, with my loved ones ... technology is far out of reach.
I have had many chances to stop and notice moments lately. We had a nice long Christmas break. We did puzzles together. Played so many card games. Sat together and coloured while sipping tea. And, really, these are my moments of contentment.
Moments I am staring at my children. Moments in my kitchen, smelling what we will eat. Moments when I hear my teenager singing, strumming her ukulele, a smile spread from cheek to cheek.
Hearing the birds whistle outside the window.
Seeing the moon, knowing it is bright and full of power, strong and New.
In all of this I find myself content.
In each moment.
And I am grateful