I find it incredibly intriguing how clear my mind is upon waking in the mornings.  As the day progresses, so does the clutter and the nonstop chatter that seems to not only rule my thoughts but to also create what I perceive as my reality.  How do I embody this peaceful state through out the whole day?  It is a constant struggle for me.  I know that this will only prove to become more challenging once I move into the stage of motherhood.  I find that I am extremely busy now and I don't even have a job!  I have no children! I am only immersed into school and random side projects and yet I am constantly allowing excuses, which obviously seem to arise from the mind, that there is not enough time for a spiritual practice.  No time for meditation, yoga, just sitting for five minutes with the phone, music and chatter off.

Someone very special reminded me a few days ago that living the daily life, every moment, is his practice.  That is it.  There are tools to use in the practice such as sitting, yoga, breathing exercises and so forth.  Every moment of his life is his practice.  So each moment that he chooses to be present, he is choosing to put energy into perfecting his practice and in turn this results into a more peaceful way of living, inside and out of his head. Our lives create an excellent opportunity for daily spiritual growth.  Learning to be present with each moment of the day by facing all emotions internal and external is where I am starting, again.  :)  I keep coming back to this but it's all a process and not one to ever be judged.  I know I have the desire to always cultivate more peace in my heart, my surroundings, my loved ones and even the most random stranger on the street.