I had some trouble figuring out what to write for this post. I've been quite stressed about future stuff (finding a job, finding a place to live, etc.), but also about stuff from my past, like some of the choices I made to get me to this point. I wrote an entire blog post that I ended up deleting because it was just too depressing. Stressed writing, while therapeutic, is no fun to read. So I thought I'd take this opportunity to exercise my positivity muscles by "writing in the present".
It's so important to occasionally take some time to recognize the beauty of the here and now. Dwelling on the past or future too much does no one any good. By writing in the present, I'm going to be mindful of what's going on around me and appreciate the good things happening in my life at this very moment.
I'm sitting on my couch, listening to the thrum of the radiator behind me. It's gotten very cold lately, and I can see the snow making patterns on the rooftops outside. Some of the snow is making a t-rex shape (rad!) but the rest of it is just pretty swirly. It's been a quiet evening since I have the apartment to myself. I've been browsing the web and sending snapchats to friends as I hum songs from Into the Woods, which I saw recently with my parents.
Obviously, nothing all that groundbreaking is happening right now. I'm actually starting to get a little sleepy. I always do my best writing when I just begin to feel tired. There's something about being half awake that brings out my creativity. I've come up with some crazy ideas in the shower and designed whole clothing lines while waking up from a nap. But that's all in the past.
I just looked out my window. It's so peaceful outside. A lot of buildings are still covered in Christmas lights. The snow is blowing, making patterns where it was once soft and untouched. It feels good to cozy up inside and look out at the world.
I hope to have a healthy mind, body, and spirit for the coming year. I downloaded a yoga app on my phone (yes you read that right) and it's felt really good! I'm a little sore right now, but I like being able to hold my balance a little better than I used to, and I like feeling a little stronger. It's very calming as well. Moving in the present has very similar effects to writing in the present. It's a good way to stay mindful and centered.
I never thought I'd be a yoga person, but here I am writing "mindful and centered" in a serious sentence! I would recommend that everyone find something that makes them feel calm and more connected. It doesn't have to be yoga or writing; it can be taking a walk or baking or calling your mom. As long as you're taking a moment to realize that you're having a moment, you're doing something good for you. Isn't that what 2015 should be about?
(P.S. If you're interested, check out the FitStar Yoga App for iPhone and iPad.)
