tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74778634022166520282009-11-13T17:27:44.998-05:00a blog about living in the moment and why that's so hard sometimesleslie henshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901908428287621547leslie@thebeline.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477863402216652028.post-78758271398589191782009-11-13T13:11:00.001-05:002009-11-13T13:13:23.930-05:00

It starts with a commitment: I will be more.   I will live in the moment, as much as possible.  I want that.  I don't want this life to pass by.  I want to know that I felt it, witnessed it, accepted it, moved within it, smelled it, tasted it, and enjoyed it.  I want to know that even though it will be impossible for every moment, I was in more moments than I was out.  I want to get that even

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I wrote the word ecstatic in the last post and it stayed inside of me, like an air hockey puck, knocking and floating at the same time - ecstatic,    ecstatic,    ecstatic... and then I read this - "Ecstasy means being unstuck, ongoingly ex-static. So you must commit yourself to an ecstatic life" - in an interview with Yasuhiko Kimura. No wonder it feels so good to say the word to myself.

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If access to the ecstatic eruption of simultaneous joy and peace is not a compelling enough reason to live in the present moment, maybe this will be : look younger.  It works for me. Deepak Chopra has a new book out that applies his expertise in mind-body connection to the topic of aging.  The larger message is that we have the ability to alter our relationship to time, and when we do, we can

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Today is Blog Action Day, a day when the world's bloggers are asked to write about the same topic in order to foster discussion and ultimately social change.  This year's topic is climate change.  It's a good idea, this bad, because bloggers have a lot of influence.  But as someone who blogs about the alternative, or more specifically, the important precursor to action, what I have to write may

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I love my KOR water bottle, chosen over a SIGG because it is dishwasher safe.  And as a bonus, finding "KOR stones" inside only increased my love.  The stones are actually a selection of messages  on paper cleverly designed to fit into the inside of the lid.  Everytime you open it to take a sip, you get a "reminder of what motivates you" such as "LAUGH OFTEN," "NEVER SETTLE" and  "NOW IS THE

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I like a bottom line. In our world where there is endless information, opinions, assessments and options to consider, a bottom line provides some solid ground. That's what 'be' is to me - a bottom line of life. be says: we've got this moment - enjoy it or not - it's our choice.  I want to be present for my life, with my children, in my body, for the experience.  I want to appreciate it all.   I

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I carry around a cardboard cup sleeve for my Starbucks Chai tea latte habit rather than using a new one every time.  It's a tiny thing and sometimes feels pointless, but then I think of my friend Monica Rodgers and I know she would reassure me that every little bit counts.  Monica started her company, Little Bits, a stylish children's boutique with an emphasis on environmental responsibility,

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In case you missed the movie, (Taking Woodstock) the book, (The Road to Woodstock) or the massive amounts of commemorative merchandise in stores, (I picked up some peace sign paper plates at Target) America just celebrated the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.This 3 day festival of peace, love and music is well documented and has become mythic in our culture. You didn't have to be there to feel

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It is difficult to articulate what it means to be, or why one should want to be more, and do less. Of what value is being? It is esoteric, subjective, philosophical and existential. It generates many more questions than answers. "Being is an open concept. It is impossible to form a mental image of it. Nobody can claim exclusive possession of it" writes Eckhart Tolle. And this is why I

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An anonymous donor funded the creation of this - in my opinion - genius advertising campaign. "The campaign is about America and resiliency. The recession has hurt one of America's greatest attributes - it's unshakable optimism."Remember, prosperity is not for a lucky few. Check it out, it's inside of you.you can read more about the campaign and see the other billboards here. Thanks Alexa!

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just here, now. where I am and wherever you are. can you see it?

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It is so much easier to be at the beach. There's something about standing in front of the ocean that refreshes my perspective. Yielding to life makes sense from that vantage point. Work with the current. Fighting it is hard and no fun and futile. That's where I'll be for the next 2 weeks in body, mind and hopefully spirit.photo by the talented Jeremy Saladyga

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For the one year anniversary of beU I decided to give away some love which resulted in the first "life of love" award presented to Kathy Strickland. Kathy was nominated by her daughter who wrote:“She showers my kids, my husband, my friends, my dog, my insecurities, my doubts, my fears,my joys and me with her unconditional support, interest, love and affection daily. She does this for others

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Is there a fine line between slacking and "just being?" It is partly true to write that I have been enjoying the long lazy days of summer, really enjoying the moments as they pass and choosing to go kayaking with my children rather than work. A real model of "being" I would like to say. But the truth is I've been slacking.I have to acknowledge this because what I truly believe is that when the

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Girl's night out last week was a trip to the Jacob Burns Center to see the new documentary film "Enlighten Up" as part of their Meditative Life series.The film follows Nick Rosen, a 29 year old journalist from New York City, as he practices yoga across America and India for 6 months in an "experiment" to see if and how it changes his life. Nick is skeptical and ambivalent about the potential

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Maestro Conference is a new website and technology for on-line conference calls and workshops. I just found out they declared July to be "maestro month" which means they are offering free seminars in areas of business, spirituality, health and societal change. The line-up looks great. I'm sad that I missed Brian Johnson from Philosopher's Notes, but there are still some great leaders and

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I was recently introduced by a friend to MTV fitness guru Kristin McGee. Last week I took her yoga class at the Reebok sports club in NYC and really enjoyed chatting with her over lunch afterwards.Originally from Idaho, Kristin is a vibrant and gorgeous example of a pioneer in blending ancient spiritual traditions and practices with a modern American lifestyle (her iPump yoga program is now an

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In 1991, just before graduation from college, I had an interview for what would have been my first real, full-time, big deal, job. During the interview I was asked to speak about an important figure in American culture. I chose Michael Jackson. Yes I did. I spoke about how he was using his fame and power for good, bringing positive messages to the masses. I specifically mentioned the

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Tomorrow, July 8, 2009, twilight begins on the east coast at 4:56 am. If nothing else, it's an opportunity to contemplate alignment. Is your life in or out of alignment with your deepest self? If it is flowing pretty easily, moving forward in a way you feel good about, then the answer is - in alignment. If you feel stuck, in a revolving door of frustration or disappointment - out of alignment

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I'm leaving England today, I've been here all week enjoying being with my family and taking lots of photos that look like this one. I thought I would get some work done, but no.This is my first time seeing the English countryside and to my American eyes there is literally, at every turn, something beautiful to behold. It is the kind of beauty that plunges you right into the moment when you

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