"Real Moments"

The fictitious 80's god, Ferris Bueller, once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

He may have been a misfit, but he was sure right.

I'm reading a book right now called, "Real Moments," by Barbara DeAngelis. The book's underlying principles focuses around the premise that we cannot enjoy life to its fullest unless we really live it...feel it...breathe it...be it.

She coins the term real moments to describe moments when we are completely relaxed and focused on a pleasuring facet--walking the dog, the sun shining, being in love.

While many of us have had those moments where we're basking in the sun and all our troubles melt away, do we realize the value of these moments, and are we having enough?

I can't tell you how many "real moments" you should have. But I can tell you that you can have these moments everyday by simply taking time out of your busy schedule (or even while in the midst of it) to focus on something positive and find meaning in it. Even the most simplest or worst of tasks has a meaning. Your mission-- find that meaning, make it into a moment, and learn from it.

Believe it or not, it is not that hard to have a moment. Here are some places where you may feel inspired to let your mind take off and find a positive thought to enjoy.

Driving. We all do it so get in your car and fine tune your attention. Focus on the song you're listening too, gaze at the car in front of you, or even just think. Get absorbed in the moment...enjoy it. You've gotta be on the road anyways.

Going outside. It doesn't really matter what you're doing outside, because nature inspires great thinking. Notice the details...whatever gets to you. The birds could be chirping, the lawnmower may be slicing grass and the neighbors may even be fighting. But you can take something positive away from the experience.

Everyday tasks. Showering takes time, so make it into a mentally productive period by focusing your thoughts on one aspect or issue. This gives you time to take in realizations and think things through.

You can basically have a real moment in any situation. The more you look for the positives in bad situations, the more of an optimist and positive thinker you will become.

The goal isn't to become a positive thinker, though that can always help.

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