It is not meant to make you feel “good” per se, rather to make you feel present and in touch with all aspects of your being at whatever state you are in; powerful, hopeful, sad, lonely, full of love, grateful, confident, among others, all being valid. What a wonderful experience, and you've hit on something so crucial – the art of embracing stillness. But it wasn’t until I was a little older, wiser maybe, that I started to reflect upon this “fill my time” culture and realized that, despite its upsides, it has some pretty troubling downsides as well. The noise of everyday life might seem mundane on the surface, but it can serve as a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves and find stillness. Author Karin Hadadan is the founder of ICI ET NU, a lifestyle brand that promotes living in the present moment.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. On my recent trip to Paris, I was enveloped in such a moment at the Musée de l'Orangerie, home to Claude Monet's world-famous Water Lilies series. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Claude Monet's Water Lilies have always been a sanctuary for me," he said softly, his eyes never leaving the canvas.You are more than your past, more than your pain, more than the story you keep telling yourself—you are a living testament to survival and transformation. Truth is, I was a pretty mischievous kid and easily found trouble if my time wasn’t filled (even with all these sports, I still managed to drive my parents crazy 😆). You may find something else difficult about not making plans for one day: it won’t stop other people from trying to fill your day with plans! We are no longer separate from the universe; we become one with everything in the universe, glowing in the beauty and wonder of the universe.

With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading. Through personal stories and insightful guidance across varying life topics, readers will discover how to connect with their true selves and step into the path of alignment. At this point I realized it was close to sunrise, but still desperately craving that last bit of sleep before the kids bolted into our room again. For those who yearn to live in the present moment, who seek reflection through heartbreak, comfort during times of loneliness, or guidance while healing, this poetry and essay book explores the transformative power of mindfulness and reflection. For those who yearn to live in the present moment, who seek reflection through heartbreak, comfort during times of loneliness, or guidance while healing, this book provides the words you need to read right now.The sports let me spend my energy productively, and aside from filling my time, I learned about setting goals, how to deal with disappointment, discipline, how to get along with others, how to show respect, and how to follow directions. Then I heard a distant noise that you aren’t supposed to hear in the middle of the night: a bird chirping. We go with the wind; we fly with the birds, we float with the waves, we stand with the trees, rise and set with the sun and moon. The beauty of stillness is indescribable; it is to be listened to, felt and experienced; it is to be lived in the wonder of the Universe.

The perfect dancer is in absolute stillness, in perfect balance and harmony with the wonder of the Universe. Your encounter with the gentleman is a reminder to savor every beautiful moment, and I couldn't agree more. Thank you for the time you have spent with us on the platform and for giving us the opportunity to bring a little bit of joy into your life. No matter what stage or chapter you are at in life, I guarantee there will be not one, but multiple pages that you can relate to.The "if you manifest better and see the good in it, it is purposeful and you'll grow," kinda feeling. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.

And though it is purposeful to consider the lessons hardship brings us, it is also okay for it to be. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. We must allow ourselves to be fully present, absorb the beauty surrounding us, and let our souls dance in the joy of these fleeting yet monumental moments. The word choice whereby they are 'endured' only brings forth a guilt in the reader by implying it to be a choice: not being able to "feed our souls" better, to fix a chemical imbalance in the brain.

This book is a solid foundation of the highs and the lows that we all encounter at different periods of our lives. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.