Cogli l’ attimo (make the most of the moment)

Hello and Good Day! Hope You are doing well today -and- making the most of your days.

I have promised myself a major mind set during my Encore was to live more in the “cogli l’ attimo,” ( Italian loosing translated for “make the most of the moment”). Not that I did not enjoy or make the most of my days during my life, so far. I always tell people I have been truly blessed; blessed to have been born into wonderful Families (my Mother’s and Father’s Families); blessed to have had wonderful GrandParents, Aunts/Uncles, Cousins; the Friends of the Family were Family and of course the numerous dear Friends that have graced my life…there are a few that hold extremely special places in my heart and mean the world to me -and- they know who they are!

My life had many, many, many special moments in time and I am grateful for those moments -and- I enjoyed them to the fullest. Although, I do admit I did allow many outside factors to consume my thoughts through the years and I worried more about those outside factors than was necessary and that did take away, most likely, more special moments! I especially, allowed work to consume me as I was more concerned with my Teammates growth, development and providing them with the opportunity to contribute. Although, that was a part of my responsibility, and enjoyed assisting with Others’ development, I fell victim to allowing myself to be consumed by work related matters/issues which took away from enjoying more of the moments with my Family at times.

I was not always in the present because in the back of my mind, there was work.

As we grow older we begin to let go a little at a time: a bad memory, a negative habit, a toxic friend. Little by little we shed what no longer serves us until we begin to see who we really are underneath it all. We probably should have practiced this periodic ‘cleaning’ throughout our lives, but I did not -and- for many reasons. In my previous story, I mentioned my Reflection phase over my work life. What I failed to recognize at that time was the importance of that reflection was for allowing me to move forward. And during the early moments of this Encore phase of my life, this practice has naturally occurred as I move further away from my work life, (that once defined partially who I was), and forward into my Encore, (relaxing and defining more of who I am).

As Marianne Williamson wrote; “… our past is a story existing only in our minds. Look, analyze, understand and forgive. Then, as quickly as possible, check it.”

We soon discover that even though we gave up many things, there is little feeling of loss. What we have gained is far more valuable.

Realize You cannot assume You will get six more months, let alone x-number of more years. Whatever it is, make the time, let it relax and strengthen You and fulfill You.  You deserve it -and- need it!

Let’s promise ourself to be more in the present and enjoy the moment in time we are living each day as if it were our last.

Continue to take care of yourself and “cogli l’ attimo!”

Never quit searching, never settle and never give up seeking your greater purpose!