February 9, 2026, the 40th day of 2026
Holding a Moment
A moment is a tiny space of time. It comes, it goes and another takes its place, until we pass on.... View MoreFebruary 9, 2026, the 40th day of 2026
Holding a Moment
A moment is a tiny space of time. It comes, it goes and another takes its place, until we pass on.
There are so many things that fill up our moments, days and our time, but sometimes we need to stop and live in the moment before it slips away.
It is not something that we are able to do at all times because we have to focus on the tasks at hand, not the entire experience of the task.
Most of the time we need to be focused in a different way, on our work, so we do it properly.
But sometimes, we need to purposely choose to live in the moment. It is the same idea as to "stop to smell the roses," but focusing on more of our senses.
It is not something hard to do, but it also is not automatic. Our moments tend to slide into each other and mingle.
I find prayer on of the best ways to be aware and presrnt in the moment, because it is not only physical but spiritual. Our surroundings join us, even though they will fade from us in the process.
Because God created us as He did, He is the best One to go to, to teach us to understand and appreciate and hold a moment. When those moments join together with God, they are never lost.
Since God gave us senses that He expects us to use, when we grasp a moment and hold it, we are focused on the fullness of that moment, of the sights, the sounds, the smells, the textures and the tastes. We are not ignoring or living outside of them. They are a part of our experience.
Observing and savoring are some of the ways we can hold a moment. It can be done at any time. Noticing and experiencing what is going on around us is part of it. We might just look up from our work and notice something unrelated to what we are doing.
It enriches the rest of the moments when we take the time to be present in them.
To teach ourselves to hold a moment, and get in some pampering, as well, we can schedule uninterrupted time.
It is so easy to get distracted, because life doesn't pause. But it really doesn't take much time to notice our surroundings, to breath in scents, to listen to the sounds, to touch objects, to sip a drink, nibble a snack.
Purposely pausing, not rushing through everything is a part of it. Listening to the quiet, not always filling it with electronic noise, is another. A moment here and there is still better than no moment to just be alive and thankful for it.
Even for those who do not think much on God, God can be found in those moments. And gratitude can grow there. You may even find that you could fit a few more of those moments into your day.
Stay strong! Experience the wonder of a moment of life, in its fullness!
NAN
