Life has a way of giving you “Ah-ha” moments. These are the precise moment that you have an epiphany and suddenly understand something that you had previously not understood or despite your best efforts, had not been able to understand it until that exact moment.
I realized today that I am blogging my ah-ha moments. But my fear is that I won’t do anything with them. Am I implementing them in my life? Am I just writing them down and then forgetting them? Have I become a better person by at least acknowledging my ah-ha moments? What do you do with your “moments?”
I’ve can say that by taking my ah-ha moments and looking at them, I’ve (sortof) released myself from the clutches of my need for perfectionism – which has led me to some other things:
1. I’ve got a better understanding that I am never going to be a yogi who can meditate for more than 36 seconds! But, that’s ok. That’s not who I am.
2. I’ve learned that I am not an 8 hour a night sleeper. Never have been and as I am getting old(er), I am sleeping less. Sure it makes me a bit foggy but isn’t that just preparation of my late(r) years?
3. I’ve learned that my kids really are ok and thankful young human beings. Sometimes I don’t see it, but when I do, I realize that I’ve done the best I can and the rest is up to them (with me watching, of course!).
4. I’ve learned that sharing my flaws shows me just how many I actually have and how much work I really have to do! That was a big ah-ha moment!
5. I’ve had a few big ah-ha moments about love and relationships from this blog. More to come on that front!
6. I’ve learned that I have to let go of things. I have not learned how to do that yet but I do know that I’m going to have to learn. I have good teachers.
7. I now know that life will end. I knew that before. I watched it with my mom but for some reason I see it more clearly now. This is a tough one and writing any more will just make me cry.
A friend told me this week that he felt very young inside but that his body was getting older and he knew it. He said it was his ah-ha moment. I know the feeling!
My point? Don’t wait for the “moment” to occur. Sometimes our ah-ha moments come when a family member is sick or some tragedy occurs. I wish that was not often the case. But, don’t let those moments go by without change or examination. Think about who you are. Be true to and accept yourself – that alone will be an ah-ha moment.
Have a great day!
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