Here and Now

Something made me think about that song “Here and Now” by Letters to Cleo back from my days in high school (ok probably dating myself here). 

Even though there were other ideas behind the song, there are lyrics that really resonate with me. 

“Just living on a Sunday morning, got my toast and tea and I'm warm and I

Just thought I'd think about. all the things to get and keep getting, never

Enough not enough and never ending. I just thought I'd think about. and it might be…”

As I picture this scene in my mind - well, it replicates a lot of what’s going on in my mind sometimes…a lot of stuff. One thing to point out, the songs chorus and title is really what mindfulness is all about. Here and now, being present. Even though there may be a lot of thoughts pulling you away from a moment, just take a little note of those thoughts, and let your breath herd you back to here and now. Don’t worry, your toast, tea and you will still be warm.