Recently, on my drive into town, I felt rushed and impatient. As a matter of fact, I passed a car going rather slow. Annoyance overcame me until I caught glimpse of a sweet dog’s face. His fur flying in the wind as he appeared to relish the coolness.

My immediate thought was, joy, his face is pure joy! This dog had not a care in the world and at that moment, a simple car ride was his happiness. Then I thought, why must I always be in a hurry to be somewhere? There are so many pleasures in life, why can’t I just enjoy them?

Instead, I get caught up in things I haven’t been able to do instead of just enjoying the moment; the here and now! I focus on the stresses instead of just letting go and experiencing the joy right in front of me!

Sitting here writing this, I start reflecting on all the good things in my life, past and present. Those in our lives now and those that have passed on, all of them made an impact in some way.

As if the dam has burst, the memories come flooding back. Hearing my father’s voice, then my mother’s I smile a soulful smile. My father’s wisdom echoed in my mind; he told me that hard work and being responsible would make me a better person and my mother gave me the gift of domestication.

Although I don’t hold tight to a domesticated lifestyle, I still take pride in being the best I can be with my cooking and baking skills and even the art of doing laundry properly (yes, there is an art to this). This may seem simplistic to many people, but to do it right is no simple feat.

So, in the coming week, I will remember that little dog, enjoying his ride, feeling the wind on his furry face…living in the moment!

I will strive to enjoy the simple things, feel the wind on my face because after all, isn’t life just a fleeting moment?