Sometimes when we get caught up in things, in being with people, in trying to get things done, in trying to maximize the time we have, and we miss opportunities. We alter our normal modus operandi, we rush and we go from thing to thing and it’s not that the time isn’t well spent or can’t be great, but we can forget how good simply slowing down and savoring each moment can be. We miss the beauty of the river, the lake, the trail that is just around the corner because we instead want to get to here or there, this place and that place so we don’t miss anything while somehow managing to miss so much in ways we might never realize. It’s not that we could have somehow used the time better or worse, it just is what it is. It’s this feeling that can take over and it’s really hard to overcome it, take a breath and just be. It’s not so much about grasping the moment, taking advantage of the moment (or not) it’s about allowing ourselves to savor each moment and not get caught up them. When we are with people we care about, but who we rarely see, it’s easy to want to spend every moment we can, but often this is coupled with a desire or perceived need to be constantly doing something as if simply walking together or talking together is not enough even though deep down you know those are often the most precious times. There is with wanting to spend every moment you can with those you love, in fact you should, but always remember that simple moments can be amazing and whatever you do, do it fully and let go of the urgency so that you can just be.