Saying Welcome, Again
Friday, August 29th, 2008I just want to say Hello to everyone, again. It’s a pleasure to have you here, and it’s my intent that you find it enjoyable and informative to visit this blog.
You may be curious, having observed the Welcome in an earlier blog, what prompts me to supply an additional greeting. Let me explain this by way of a personal digression.
One of the things that I notice becoming important for me in all areas of Life is being present in the moment. And yet, in days filled with much activity and change, it’s easy to have mental focus on events which have just past, or on activities planned for the future. As a result, what is happening right Now slips out of the present moment and opportunities to post articles regularly slide away unfulfilled.
Being present is the goal of most spiritual practices, the topic of numerous (and widely read) books, and the objective of all physical exercise. Ultimately, the present moment is the platform from which we can make our life’s choices clearly and consciously.
Clear and conscious choice is a state of well-being I aspire to, and to bring myself more fully present, I find it useful to tune in to what I feel right Now. This often includes quieting the internal mental dialogue, and focusing on the events happening in front of and around me. And when I do, I notice changes are unfolding Now to prompt this renewed Welcome article.
One of the choices I’m making Now is to bring this website and blog to the attention of a larger group of people than currently view it. On the surface, this choice involves providing content on a regular basis. In terms of actual physical activities, it’s a question of making it a priority to post new articles every week, and writing a note of invitation for others to come visit.
In terms of spiritual choices, it involves showing up authentically and regularly on the site ~ a condition referred to as ‘letting myself being seen.’ This requires me to be fully Present with the energy of self-confidence, capability, and certainty, right Now. It’s pleasing to know that this is the moment to take this next step in my growth.
And so, I look forward to seeing you on a more regular basis and welcome you, again, to this blog. Thank you for being present here Now with me.