There is something special about practicing a martial art in nature. You feel the air engulf you and your senses come alive. You are “in the moment.”  For me, the warm sun and vast Tucson desert give me a new perspective. I am exactly where I need to be in this very moment.

MARTIAL ARTS AND NATURE

I don’t practice martial arts outside to see how high or fast I can kick. In fact, it is more a Tai Chi moment where my breath comes alive and I slow myself to calm and concentrated movements. There are no distractions and no competition. I am in a place where the world cannot hear or see me. At least for this moment.

INCREDIBLE MOMENTS

It is incredible how a single moment reveals so much, isn’t it? I took some time to examine some of these powerful moments in my life. I realize these are probably moments we all feel, but forget to appreciate:

• I brought life into the world and watched life pass from the world in a single moment.
• I said prayers and heard prayers answered in a single moment.
• I saw people survive and people change in a single moment.
• I developed lifelong friendships in a single moment.
• I felt raindrops refresh my cheek and blessings cross my path in a single moment.

What have you seen, felt or observed in a single moment? Take time, right now, to reflect on the most powerful moments in your life. Allow yourself to “empty your cup” and let go of all that fills your life with stress or grief, at least for a moment.

It is not necessary to practice a martial art to appreciate the powerful moments in your life. You have all that you need within your mind and heart. One quiet moment in nature is a reminder that you are worthy of peace, joy and fulfillment.

You may feel like you do not have time to slow down because of all your responsibilities and commitments. I understand. Still, you must find time for nature every now and again and to appreciate the incredible single moments that positively change your life, lift your burdens, increase your faith and strengthen your love. I think you get the picture. One incredible moment leads to the next but only if we take a moment to appreciate it.

xoxo

Andrea

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