THIS moment

As we head into the busy holiday season it is ever more essential to remember where you are, right in this moment. It is easy to get swept away in our to-dos and our giving to others. Remember, YOU are a gift and your life is one too if you only stop to notice it. Give yourself with this sacred and creative time to dive deep and discover that to live the life of your dreams, you need not look any further than the life right at your fingertips.

In my own life these days, there has been a big shift happening. It all recently came to a boil when a crisis emerged in my marriage right before my 12th anniversary just a few weeks ago, and significant events started to unfold… or maybe it started when I committed to my dream about creating the wishstudio and life began aligning as I showed up to take hold of my dreams… or maybe it began when I became a mother, expanding my life exponentially after a long fallow season. These are some things I will share with you.

What really matters though, is what I can tell you now from where I stand in this very moment through all the twist and turns of my journey, that none of it really matters (gasp!) yet it is all greatly significant. With open eyes, a wide open heart and immeasurable support and love from the kindred community I've found right here, I've come to see my life through an entirely new lens – one that is steeped in compassion, love and a deep sense of acceptance and gratitude.

This, has truly freed me. It means I can let go of regret because all of it was part of seeing me into this moment. I can let go of expectations and see the abundance of my life as it is. I can embrace the possibilities, because this clarity and love is what really makes magic happen in our lives!  I can show you.

I will share with you the tales and gems of my experiences as well as offer you encouragement to find the joy that exists in your own life through creative practices and compassionate acceptance. Together we will take some measured and meaningful steps, and hand in hand along the way I know you will discover how we truly have the ability to love our lives (the one here at our fingertips!) as we ultimately learn to better love ourselves.

I am honored to give away a place in my 5-week e-course THIS moment: all you have is all you need (November 15th – December 16th 2010)! Please leave a comment on this post sharing one thing you see in this very moment that is extraordinary in your life!  If you would like to go ahead and register, early bird registration is available now through November 5th. I would love for you to join what I know is going to be an amazing journey!

Image, words, and giveaway courtesy of the lovely and talented Mindy Tsonas, creator of WishStudio.

And congratulations to Felicia for winning a place in Mindy's THIS moment e-course!

Comments

[Donna G.]

I'm aging faster than I like. Only one kid (of my five) is still at home. BUT I am sitting in a condo on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico, admiring God's handiwork. This moment is good!

[Andrea KP]

When travelling some of the greatest sights are found not in the biggest monuments or the most visited locations but in the small moments where you look at the landscape right before you and alight on details that could easily be overlooked. When I found an abandoned bus on the Orkney Islands it turned into one of the photographic highlights of my trip:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amaranthroad/5141523379/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amaranthroad/5142124010/in/photostream/

[playcrane]

In this moment I see my the November page of my calendar from the MD Anderson Children's Art Project (www.childrensart.org). Where would I be without children and art in my life? Don't even want to think about that.

[soupatraveler]

i sold my first image last week and this week i am sketching out art direction on a photoshoot. wow! could never have seen that coming a year ago. but the past 6 months of blooming creativity has lead me to this moment.

[Claudia@dipityroad]

Right now, when I am facing probably one of the biggest challenges of my life-- instead of looking at it as a horrible time I am turning it around and being thankful for the blessings and lessons i KNOW I have ahead of me.

Have a great day/ week!
Claudia

[Chelsea]

Right now, the love and support of my family and boyfriend. I have been dealing with some health issues and they never fail to leave me through the ups and the downs!!

[lifeineden]

right now, at this moment, it is quiet inside -- but there is an echo of a 7 year old shouting outside at the first chance to run on a cold and rainy day. At this moment two children sleep upstairs (thank goodness!). At this moment I hide a bit while dinner is cooking, the laundry is tumbling.

What a lovely course it will be!

[Danyelle]

My extraordinary moment right now is my 14 month old napping. She fought sleep so hard this afternoon and is exhausted.

[Olivia]

This moment is extraordinary because I am pregnant with a sixth child when I believed we were done bearing children. It taught me that every moment can hold a surprise and that this one is a great blessing to our growing family!

[TraceyCK]

In this moment right now I see a beautiful set of waves!

[Alesa]

Every moment matters!!

[Robyn]

My moment...just got back from a walk in the crisp, cool, evening air. Wow.

[bridge]

A 7 year old girl, freshly showered reading about the solar system. She smells like lavender.

[Sandra]

this moment right now...finishing up game night with the kids. the very moments i want to hold onto forever.

[Holli]

I have been taking a course on mindfulness-based stress reduction, and after 6 weeks, it finally started sinking in this week! What an extraordinary moment to learn how to truly be present with what is, as it unfolds.

[sarai]

at this moment, I have utmost contentment, knowing I just completed a fulfilling week of working with children.

[Becky R.]

What is my moment? Heh, my moment is rather personal as it involves me being naked. After a long day of work, just relaxing in a warm tub with some bubble bath. Cinnamon Candles are light in the bathroom. I jsut take a deep breath and think, 'Thank God that's over."

Oh! I just bought a Lomo Fish Eye Camera. Wish me luck!

[Trish]

In this moment it is raining heavily and steadily, and the winds have just picked up.
We're about to head into a big storm, and for me it is the most soothing/calming experience.
Days like these make me sit back and relax.

[Jackie]

At this moment I am happy for the peace in my house - two teenagers talking to each other (nicely), my husband helping our youngest with math, the puppy chasing something and an apple crisp ready to eat. I am really lucky. I don't always enjoy each moment - always rushing here or there and worrying about what might happen or has happened, so I would love to take this course!

[Breanne]

Oh to win this giveaway! In this moment, I am amazed to see how truly beautiful and life-giving one of my friendships is.

[giggletwig (corey)]

Lovely post. Just what I needed.

My extraordinary right now -- My two gorgeous boys sleeping sweetly in their beds.

[Natalia]

This moment right now ... that I am living a dream I had tucked away for many, many years. Launching a photography business and watching it grow ... slowly and steadily.

[June]

Despite the life changing events our family will go through this month, at this very moment I am feeling a great sense of calm as I am snuggled with my babies. I am loving this message of compassion, love, acceptance and gratitude.

[Maxly]

My extraordinary life has me enjoying Diwali and friends in India. Everything I see today is different and fantastic and breathtaking for the wonder of the difference. I travel here frequently and love it more every time. My camera does not do it justice but I keep trying and improving with every shot.

[Robin]

my children remind me daily to live in the moment! Its so easy to get wrapped up in "the big picture" but that is made up of every tiny moment - so I should be enjoying those more!

[Misty Hoggard]

At this moment I am looking at my Beautiful Daughter and I know that my husband and I were blessed with a gift after 18 months of trying to get pregnant. At this moment I am editing pictures from my first "real" session and I am proud of myself for finally having the courage (thanks to my wonderful husband) to put myself and my passion for photography out there. At this moment I am LIVING my DREAMS!

[SarahBeth]

The sun is shining and the last of the red leaves are waving thru the trees, the firewood is popping- the first morning cold enough in the mountains to need the woodstove in the day.

[Kelli Williams]

I was a surrogate carrier this past year and it was so extraordinary, I think I may do it again!

[Heather G]

In this moment, it is extraordinary that I have the opportunity to move halfway across the country...and I am JUMPING at the chance!

[Verbena]

In this moment, I appreciate EVERY moment that I spend with my husband, my family, my kitty, and my friends. These are the important moments.

[Lorena Mora]

This moment; enjoying my kids while they are still young enough to still let me hug and kiss them even if it's in public!

[Cara]

The gorgeous pink sunrise that I've gotten to share with my kids for the past two days.

[melissa]

This moment includes a snoring dog at my feet and falling leaves outside. Thank you for the opportunity to win a place in your course.

[Diane]

I'm enjoying the blue sky and warm temperatures for November...while listening to my cat purr next to me...I'm in the moment.

[Karen]

My new found ability to care for myself through exercise. The sustained motivation is a huge blessing!

[IsabellaRose]

the sounds of my children breathing as they sleep right next to me...heaven

[Jen]

Right now I can smell the mesquite smoke in my sweater from the bonfire I went to tonight.
Right now my tummy is full from the barbecue I ate there.
Right now I am overwhelmed with gratitude for a new bunch of people who are kind and loving and part of my life.

[Daniel Lyles]

I was asked this morning, "How are you?" and I answered quite quickly, "Good". Then, as I reflected on the equivalence of the notion of goodness and God I became aware my answer as being quite rightly, "God is how I am."
To be aware, in this very moment, of my own personal creation is wonderfully extraordinary.