There will be days when we must force ourselves to focus. There are so many distractions, and it's easy to be pulled this way or that. And as we're pulled, it's easy to get more and more uptight.
I've found one way to heighten one's focus throughout the day is to be aware of the sometimes-small details, and the beauty around us.I typically use my early morning walks to make myself look past the obvious and focus on the details.
Examples:
- the morning sun streaming through the window and creating shadows across the room
- the richness of evening light
- a clear reflection of a building in a street puddle
- the colors of the sky, the clouds, etc.
- a mother walking hand in hand with her child
Then in the evening, I write down five of the things that stood out to me during the day. Some days, my list may include more obvious objects of beauty. Other days, the list might include small glimpses of something in passing, sights I may have previously walked right on by.
Take the time during your daily hustle to train your eyes to become aware of these simple, but often overlooked, moments of life.
Becoming aware of the beauty — of life’s details — builds gratitude, hope, and joy :)
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