Tuning in and being present

 It always seems like there are so many things that need to get done in a day, and then there's caring for and being present for my 11 month old baby girl, which trumps all the rest- She's so alert, and so tuned in to me and the world around her. My day can can be completely filled up by just attending to her many needs, and then there's finding a balance between tending to her needs, my own needs, my husband's needs, my dog's needs, and the household needs, which can feel like a daunting task at times. But being there for her, really being there with presence, mind cleared of all the clutter of school work, finances, and everyday stresses can bring peace. Looking into her bright blue eyes, so full of wonder, curiosity, and complete vulnerability always reminds me of what is truly important- A little soul that I am here to help guide, and to help her discover her divine purpose in this world- that is just magic, and simultaneously tuning into my own divine purpose in this life- that which brings me joy requires me to stay in the present moment and become aware of my own unique way in which I am destined to give back to this world. Everyone always says, time flies, so why then don't more people live in accordance with that reality? To make everyday count, to make certain that we are living in alignment with our purpose, with the essence of what makes us, us? Unique from all the rest? Living as if life has meaning with each interaction, how can we live more purposefully? First, by tuning in to the core of who we are, what made us happy as children? What were our goals, aspirations? What did we dream of when we imagined our lives as grown-ups? When my daughter goes to sleep for the night, what will I spend my time and energy doing and being? I start by having a voice, and expressing myself. What will you do, how will you be at the end and start to each day? Let's live life as if it matters, and make each moment count, so that when we look back on our lives here on Earth, we can say with confidence and pride that we really lived.