“Nothing In Life Is Free.” Yet, Awe Is Free

The best things in life are free!

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

— Margaret Wolfe

My Story

On our last night in Florida, we decided to take a dip in the pool. I was feeling so thankful for our trip. Yet, I always feel sad as we transition into the mindset to start packing to go home.

I felt a sense of gratitude mixed with a slight hint of sadness that this too must end. My husband and I both had cancer in 2020, where we both experienced issues involving near-death outcomes. I think this is what hit me in the pool when I caught a glimpse of the beautiful sky preparing for another sunset.

Everything must come to an end; endings are inevitable, but new beginnings are equally important.

I’m grateful to have been able to revisit Florida after our illnesses that have been, so life-changing.

As my eyes locked into the beauty filling my heart and soul, a sense of Awe indeed encouraged me that there is more that lays ahead for us.

However, being fully present plays such an essential part in experiencing Awe.

Present Moment

Being present is a gift. It’s given to each of us freely, but how often do we take the present moments for granted, or are we so quick to seek the following things that do lay ahead.

I mentioned this Awe in the pool seemed to direct me toward the things to come but not without a proper acknowledgment of the present moment.

We can get too wrapped up in what’s next that we miss out on these Awe moments.

Slowing down is an essential factor in creating an opportunity for Awe to emerge.

Slowing Down

As much as I wanted to rush into packing to get it off my to-do list, I’m thankful I slowed down to allow the right mood to let this memory of the last swim in the pool. We truly never know when it will be the last of anything we do.

The sky indeed was a reflection of my heart and my mood, just like those mood rings from 1975.

I wish there were a ring that could lead us to these Awe moments, but if every moment of every day was extraordinary, then would we even realize the specialty?

How might you start to embrace these Awe freebies more? Are you finding those present moments to be a challenge because life seems to have a way of hitting the accelerator?

Becoming aware of being lured away plays a big part in finding these Awe moments.

Aware Of

You always have a choice in life. Sometimes it is the opposite of what you think you should do. I’m not saying you shouldn’t listen to your gut. Those gut moments are profound. The moments I’m referring to are when we are feeling moody or lazy and take the easy way.

Sometimes we take the easy way out of living. But what you miss when doing so are possible moments of Awe.

Have you been experiencing these moments, or do you need a renovation of the space in your life that has been waiting for you to take the proper steps?

It’s no different than remodeling a room in your home. Making some changes in your mind can help create a welcoming environment for Awe.

• Being fully present can be challenging at first, but breathing exercises can help.
• Slowing down is a must and can be extremely difficult for some people. Yet, Awe is never in a hurry and usually awaits in those spontaneous auditoriums.
• Awareness of your mood is so important in creating an Awe to emerge. I feel that our mood is the canvas for Awe.

An Awe awaits around every moment. Will you allow a freebie today, or is pride or your ego standing in the way?

Conclusion

While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, our moods set the stage. The challenges in life can derail us from seeing the beauty all around us.

When you think about why some people experience life to the fullest, yet some are miserable, what might be something that could even out the playing field?

Our minds are a beautiful thing. Have you allowed yours to create the environment for Awe? Maybe a breath of fresh air is just the thing to help or a mood ring for FUN!

“I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.”

– Diane von Furstenberg

Thanks for reading, Kris Bedenian