This past weekend, I made the trek down to Nashville, TN to see one of my favorite bands play. (And I got the opportunity to see some grade school and high school friends, so even better!) Mae was having a reunion show after doing two in Virginia Beach, and they were celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their first album, Destination: Beautiful. Hearing it live straight through was so amazing. They also played a few more songs for an encore. The last time I had seen them, they were on their Goodbye: Goodnight tour, promoting their last album (e)vening. So when I heard about this recent show, there was no way I was going to miss it. It didn't disappoint. There's something about being in the moment, hearing songs live that you lived your life through. Something just so special about being with other people that have done the same, whether you know them or not. Nothing that makes us differnt matters. Everyone is there for the same reason: to remember the emotions you feel when you hear these songs, to enjoy the music, to enjoy the moment.
Mae always was a band to listen to whenever I wanted to relax. I do yoga to it, I listen to it before bed, when I wake up and walk to school: it's some of the most soothing and relaxing music I have.
One thing I've learned from their music: live in the moment. For me, that's one of the hardest things to do. I know I'm always looking forward to the next thing, the next big event, the next reaction I have to run, the next weekend plans, the next person I meet. It's hard not to look at the future for me, since I've grown so accustomed to planning everything out in advance. I've recently adapted to only planning what I need to plan, and not much more. Call it sponataneity; I'll consider it causing less stress for myself.
I'm trying to appreciate the here and now more. I may not be living every day to the fullest, but I'm trying to be happy with what I have done, what I have accomplished with each day. Whether it's being in lab a full day, or going to see my favorite band; whether it's taking a walk in the park, or going out with friends: it's about just enjoying the moment. Each one is different, and unique, and too often we're always looking for the most exciting, the most enjoyable. What's to say that this moment right now isn't enjoyable? And if it's not, how can you change that?
Too often, I'm waiting for the next big thing to come up. Why not just make the next big thing right now?
Only thing that stops you from that is yourself. We can be our own worst enemy when it comes to our self-happiness.
What can you do to live and enjoy each moment? What helps you to enjoy your life? What's something that you've done for yourself lately?
Remember that while you're waiting for the sun to enjoy the rain. It's beautiful wherever your destination.
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