Embrace Each Day: It Needs Our Attention

Yin-Shang
2 min readApr 5, 2023

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Every day requires our undivided attention, affection, and mindfulness to fully reveal its potential. It’s crucial to observe and cherish each day for what it is, and not for could’ve/should’ve/would’ve. Every day is a part of our unique journey, and for that reason, it needs to be acknowledged.

In the past, I used to constantly worry about achieving a successful career, making a new business idea work, or making a day eventful by attending networking events, lectures, workshops, etc. As a result, I missed the essence of life itself and did not nurture each day. The day, where you breathe, is an event by itself. Today serves as the foundation for our future, and how we choose to spend it holds great significance. It’s essential to remember this, as forgetting can lead us to become distracted and ultimately lose ourselves in trivial and petty matters. By cultivating each day, we allow these objectives to naturally unfold and take shape, without the added pressure of constantly striving for them.

Pause for a moment (what about right now?) and allow yourself to be consumed by the beauty of the present, without thinking about the future. Appreciate the conversation you just had, the aroma of your meal, the warmth of the sun, or the words you’re reading now. Gratitude for these simple pleasures enhances our lives, and the more we appreciate them, the more they reveal themselves to us.

Life is an enigmatic play, and each day is a unique act. We must appreciate every moment, for it will never come again. And if we are not here and now, we miss the essence of our journey, robbing us of a part of ourselves.

So, my dear readers, let us take a step back and marvel at the splendor of each day. Let us acknowledge it, love it, and appreciate it with all our hearts. For in doing so, we unlock the true meaning of our lives.

Thank you for reading!

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Yin-Shang

Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher🧘🏻‍♀️ Ex-UN Staff 🇺🇳 Founder of Buddha Bazaar buddhabazaar.store