Pushed Into the Present

August: On Wonder and AweAugust 28Moments of wonder and awe bring us into a sort of perfect stillness (at least internally). They force us into the present moment, however long it may last, and they help us concentrate on living, ironically, perhaps, by forcing us to focus on something that usually transcends life. Wonder and awe steal you away from hopes or fears, anxiety or contentedness, happiness or anger. They strip you of your worldly worries and wash you of the mud of existence, leaving your soul bare and exposed to the universe which birthed you.Yes, for now, at least, I believe that experiencing wonder and awe is to truly live and be pushed into the present—and to be at peace with the spirit within you.(And don’t forget to regularly change your smoke detector batteries!)Reflection title: Pushed Into the PresentCreative inspiration:  Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsReflection question: When was the last time I felt at peace with the spirit within me? When was I truly living in the present moment, so much so that I wasn’t even aware of it?