Being Here Now

The Importance of Blooming Right Where You Are Planted By Christopher Boswell Read by Brandon Rouzan I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion — and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies. ~ Ram Dass Blooming where you are planted, is so important yet easily forgotten. Up until a few moments ago, I was working on processing images, and the one you see above was in front of me. There was a gnawing feeling to move on, to leave the work unfinished. A deeply rooted need in me to be distracted, many interests pulling me away. Stopping for a moment, I thought about the photo, it was perfect for what was happening to me. Or, more accurately, the actions I was faced with choosing. In fact, the only reason I was sitting here trying to improve on this image is because I had used half measures when I originally processed and key-worded the photo. Once again, in a rush to get to the next thing, so I could hurry and do that half way too! This occurrence in me has inspired a new inquiry about a seemingly almost universal human trait. Just like that, the feeling is hitting me again. “Why was I wanting to write an article on this?” A voice asks this question from somewhere deep inside. I’ll answer it, or maybe ask a question, “what would you rather be doing?” no answer comes, I already know what activity I’m engaged in rarely matters regarding my capacity to focus until finished. What does it is, my judgements about it and the other stimulus hitting my Retinas and Synapses. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present” ― Bill Keane One should likely resist the urge to name this behavior, especially using a medical term that indicates something is broken. I don’t think anything is wrong, but I do know that focus applied over time can create wonderful accomplishment. It starts by being fully & happily committed to being where you are, after all, you won’t really be here for long. Read the entire article on Medium