There is almost no better feeling of suddenly fall into your body and being completely in the here and now. Some call it “being aware”, others “being present”, they all say the same. In a moment like that you can feel the whole surface of your skin, see all the colours, hear and smell what surrounds you. These moments are rare, precious. Like little memory gems that I personally want to keep as long as I can. How do you generate those gems? By doing simple things that you love to do. Like painting, knitting, writing, watering plants, reading, playing with children or animal companions… The list is endless and very personal.

So here are some that might inspire you to hold still the next time you find yourself totally in this present reality.