Being in the moment is as easy as 1,2,3.

If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is. Unknown Author

It has been just about a month since Dr. Lammens sawed off my leg and installed my new hip (who I call Emerson). My recovery from hip surgery has not been what I expected. There is a peace that overwhelms me daily.

Yes there are times of discomfort, but having friends drop by sharing their love and conversation has gratefully diverted my attention away from pain. What surprises me is that through this time of immobilization I have a deep sense of comfort and peace. Could this peace be coming from being in the moment? I am definitely not planning the future for I do not know when my mind and body will be fully back online, but I get closer every day.

You do not need to be on physically incapacitated to observe moments of peace throughout your day. Pay attention to when your mind wonders into past events or future concerns. Remember the mind is like a child that you can gently coax into a constructive path. All it takes is a loving suggestion and it will follow.