A Space for What Is

The Universe reminds us all the time what it needs from us. And this week, I was reminded every single day to just let life be what it is.

What it is…

Every day that I sat down to write this week, I was interrupted by something. Every. Single. Time.

And it was legitimate interruptions; nothing crazy, nothing out of the ordinary. Just responsibilities that I have, a child to raise, not feeling well, work. There was no conspiracy. No one was out to get me. I was just living and doing my best.

So, instead of feeling frustrated, today I choose to see every change in my day as a new vista to behold. Every tug to a new path as a lesson, a lesson in learning to create space for what is, not something bent to my will or something conforming to my plans.

The changes have brought me to new and hidden paths, ones I would not have discovered on my own. Creating space for ourselves means accepting what is, now. Of course we still have dreams and of course we still plan.

Of course we do!

But in the meantime, are we accepting life as it is, now? If not, then we are not fully living in the moment, and we are wishing our life away.

I’ve been there. Last night, in fact, when my child was screaming and doing everything in his power not to go to bed, I was wishing for a different moment.

But you know what? This too shall pass. Life will change. That is the guarantee in life. It. Will. Pass.

And my child stopped crying, I got to hold that precious soul in my arms and watch is eyes flutter to sleep and his breathing calm. I got to hold him tightly and sing to him quietly. And looking back on last night, I’m not fixated on my frustration or his crying.

I’m instead, drawn to the memory of his breath and his snuggles. He, too, is living and learning to take up space in his own way.

I only hope I can be the mama who lets him do that, in his own way, authentically.

Thank you, dear Universe for your reminder to let life be what it is. I thank you humbly, and with all my heart.

And thank you for yet another precious moment with my child. If I wasn’t learning to listen, I would have missed it.Call to Action: What can you do today to be more present in your life, as it is?