Agree that gratitude seems to have a effect of grounding you in the present. For me, trying to be more aware of physical sensations in my body has helped.
I've often thought I just need more novelty or tighter structure to feel time again. But yeah, that ‘routine of perception’ bit hit me. It’s wild how easy it is to fall into that. I like the idea that maybe it’s not about avoiding routine, just being more awake inside it. Great piece.
Thanks Abi, feeling time is like feeling water rush by you in a river, if you’re just floating with the current you’ll hardly notice you’re moving, if you stand rooted then you’ll feel the water flow past you, being intentional with time feels like the latter
I was also that 12 year old yearning every summer could last just a bit longer before it was gone forever.
Great read. I’ll add that: for me, cultivating feelings of gratitude for all I get to experience has allowed me to feel more present at every moment.
Aw thanks carla, yeah gratitude pairs nicely with appreciating the present moment
Agree that gratitude seems to have a effect of grounding you in the present. For me, trying to be more aware of physical sensations in my body has helped.
I've often thought I just need more novelty or tighter structure to feel time again. But yeah, that ‘routine of perception’ bit hit me. It’s wild how easy it is to fall into that. I like the idea that maybe it’s not about avoiding routine, just being more awake inside it. Great piece.
Thanks Abi, feeling time is like feeling water rush by you in a river, if you’re just floating with the current you’ll hardly notice you’re moving, if you stand rooted then you’ll feel the water flow past you, being intentional with time feels like the latter