It Was Right In Front Of You… Did You Miss It?

I don’t know about you but there are some days when there seems to be so much going on around me in life that I’m unconscious of what is really taking place.

Have you ever been there?

Here’s what I mean…I get so caught up with the things I have to do that I miss all that’s happening around me. You know, things like work, deadlines, appointments, face booking, twittering, the kids, making dinner, working out…. I could go on but I think you get the point.

I have recently rediscovered something that I did frequently before but have gotten away from of late.

What is it?

It’s taking the time to slow down. Hit the pause button. Check out.

Time for yourself is one thing that should not be taken for granted. In the past my time to “clock out” was on Sundays. Recently, Sundays have become a time of renewal…recreation (aka; re-creation)…rest.

So this Sunday I was “clocked out” and enjoying time at church. The message of the day was “Unity”. How are we connected in life? To our family, our friends, our God?

How do we feel when something is “off” and the connection is disrupted? The Unity is gone.

The short story version of this is that we all long to be United, to be in Unity with life, to be connected. When we are in Unity and connected we are in the flow of life. Everything happens just the way it’s meant to and it’s all good.

When we are united we are in the present moment. We are conscious. Our heart is full and we come from a place of Love. We give of ourselves with the expectation of nothing in return.

OK, fast forward… Sunday night…still “clocked out”.

Terri and I decided to watch a movie that’s been out for a long time and won many awards. The choice tonight, Dances With Wolves.

Talk about a Tribe!

Kevin Costner plays the main role. He’s a Union soldier and he’s requested to be stationed at the farthest outpost on the new frontier. Essentially, out in the middle of the vast Great Plains…alone.

His horse is his best friend. Before long a lone wolf, he names Two Socks, becomes his friend. In time, he meets a Tribe of Sioux Indians. He overcomes the language barrier, the label of “white man” in our country, and he begins to build a connection with them. A connection towards Unity.

Being in this Tribe he begins to share his experiences, his knowledge and his wisdom. The Sioux in turn share their knowledge and wisdom. They work together to survive. They become brothers…family. They trust each other.

So you’re probably wondering where this is going and what’s my point?

My point is this…take time to unplug in your life. Slow down…stop and smell the roses. When you do you just might become conscious again. Conscious enough to be present to see and hear what is playing all around you. The message we are often looking for is right in front of us…if we stop to look.

We all want Unity in our life. We want to belong. It’s a human desire. We have the opportunity to connect and belong in so many ways today.

You are probably in more than one Tribe. Be it online, at your church, place of work, your family, the non profit you support… we all long to belong somewhere. Wherever that is be sure to give freely of your time, your talents and skills for the betterment of all. Expect nothing in return and you will receive so much more.

Be United. Be connected. Be in the flow of life!

Most importantly, be present, be conscious.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. How do you “clock out” How do you hit the pause button and how has this impacted your life.

Also, please share this with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. I appreciate it.

Until next time, Live Your Best Life!

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