Let’s be smidge more present…

Published about 16 hours ago • 1 min read

My bike Big Red on our last prep ride on a local wooded trail before the tour.

I'm unplugging a bit this week... not completely, but enough to get out of my routines and onto a bike.

I'll be pedaling through Charleston, Beaufort, and Savannah with my husband and a tour group. We haven’t done a biking trip in years and I’m soooooo excited!

And my only real intention for this trip? Be there.

I want to soak in the sights and sounds. To be present with my husband as we pedal along the coast. To be present with the group and get to know them, instead of half-listening while my brain wonders (or worries about the miles!) about the next day.

But being present isn't just a vacation goal. It’s something I think many of us can weave more of into our everyday lives.

Let’s be honest…many of us spend plenty of time in our heads, replaying the past or planning the future instead of being fully present in the…well….present 😬

So here's my invitation for you this week:

Be a smidge more present.

You don’t need to do a digital detox. Or start a new morning routine. Just be a smidge more present in your everyday life.

Leave your phone in your bag at lunch.
Drink the coffee before you scroll.
Look up while you're waiting in line.

That's it. A little more of your attention on the moment you're actually in.

I'll be doing the same, with a helmet on...

Here’s to noticing a little more of what’s right in front of us.

Sending love and presence vibes,

Chris

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