While you were cleaning up the breakfast your child left all over his face, the table and floor, did you pause to see what he looked like covered in oatmeal? Did you notice if he was smiling or not?
The time you were in a rush and had a long line in front of you at the grocery store and someone let you go before them, did you pause to see who it was? Will you remember her face at least for the day? Was it a fellow mother who happened to have a little more time then you that day?
Recently while helping my younger brother pick a suit for a wedding and hurrying him up, and paused and realized that I was actually enjoying our time! His hilarious comments, "ideas" of style and modeling was so much fun! I caught myself laughing and enjoying the time after taking a short pause.
During my paused moment I took advantage of a long mirror nearby and realized that my outfit was really working for me that day! It may sound silly, perhaps embarrassing to even mention but truth is had I not paused for a moment I may not have really noticed my outfit on that rushed day.
It's worth pausing during a busy day. Yes, even the morning you were up with the baby all night and woke up late to get the kids to school, so you throw on yoga pants, an oversized t-short, throw your hair up and not worry about make-up. Get those kids to school and then pause and take a look at yourself, you look beautiful! And did you notice your little girl's school outfit she chose herself? It was a little purple dress, mid-matched socks and uneven pigtails, but she looked beautiful too!
You may live a full and busy life, but I promise you live a beautiful life, you just have to pause and notice.
PS Sorry for the poor picture quality!
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