When I came upon this image from a recently scanned slide, two thoughts came to me along with just how precious this image is. I thought of joy and trust. But another concept came to me as well, one of being present and in the moment. Both, Bobby and Sara were living fully in this moment.

I appreciate the moments and sometimes days that I am mindfully aware. There is so much beauty and opportunity that is available to us in life if we just notice it. Maybe it is a scent or the feeling that comes after a job well done in which attention was fully given. Or the beauty of a word spoken to you or the pain that you feel during a hurtful time. James Baraz states that mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes; being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way.

Don't be absent from your life. Be present and open to the moment that is unfolding before you. Because, ultimately, your life is made up of moments. So don't be lost in the past or anticipating the future. ~Jessica Lange

Peace.