Open Your Heart and Savor this Glorious Day!

I’m usually up before the sun rises, and I hit the ground running. But today, as I gazed upon the luminescent moon setting, my soul was filled with a deep sense of peace, love, and nurturing. 

When I sat with my morning tea and journal, I wrote the quote, “Open your heart and savor this glorious day.”  And then, I started thinking about what this meant to me, appreciating and noticing the beauty in nature and the world around me. 

These words reminded me to stay open-hearted, as life is precious and fleeting, so I need to take time each day to recognize its beauty and meaningfully enjoy it as much as possible. Savor all the simple pleasures in my life.

It can be easy to take for granted the present moment and all its potential. However, when we open our hearts to gratitude, joy, love, and simple pleasures, we don’t just increase our happiness; we create a ripple effect that impacts those around us.

The first step to savoring each moment is creating free time in your busy schedule – even if it’s just ten minutes a day – to relax and feel joy without thinking about or worrying about responsibilities. Next, practice mindfulness, and pay attention to all your senses, sights, smells, tastes, emotions, and any sensations in your body that make up this precious moment. Finally, notice if your mind wanders away from what you are doing in the present – gently bring it back with kindness – focus on your breath, relaxing, and being present.

When life gets stressful, remember that each moment brings new potential for peace, appreciation, connection, magic, and awe if you open your hearts and let yourself receive these experiences. 

Let’s all savor life and open our hearts to each glorious day!

©️2023 Musing by Judy Gallauresi