A Work in Progess: Living in the Moment

I am trying to be “in the moment” but I am here (in the moment) to admit that I have a lot to learn. Often I am living in the future while preparing for my next court date or the report that is due for work. I am often pulled backwards when doing self discovery and trying to learn and grow as a person. This weekend I was able to be in the moment which was both refreshing and much needed.We took our second annual trip to San Francisco for the Christmas season. I love that I now have the opportunity to create new family traditions. We took the girls to a historic hotel in the heart of Union Square and had a great weekend. We drank hot chocolate (the girls did anyway!), went ice skating and we explored the City by foot- during the day and at night.  We found a neat park, took pictures with angels on stilts (really!) and ate lunch at a French bistro located right at the Gates of China Town. French Bistro...China Town....I know...odd.I was proud of myself because for much of the weekend, I was able to let the stress go and I lived “in the moment”.   I have precious memories of time with my daughters (and Glenn) etched into the memory bank which are priceless. On our way to San Francisco, I stumbled upon this quote which will be permanently etched into my mind as a constant reminder:“If you are depressed then you’re living in the past. If you are anxious then you’re living in the future.If you are at peace then you’re living in the present.”-UnknownCheers to being a work in progress...right this very moment!  xoxo Tina"Like" One Mom's Battle on Facebook or Follow me on Twitter @onemomsbattle.comTo purchase Tina's new book, "Divorcing a Narcissist- One Mom's Battle", click here. You will find insight, red flag reflections and strategies on how to survive while divorcing a narcissist or co-parenting with a narcissist. Tired of panicking at the site of a new email from the narcissist in your inbox? Learn how to de-code the emails and see them for what they are. You will learn to forgive yourself and to begin healing.  [wp_ad_camp_1]