One week of summer break left.
I have a whole week before I go back to school, and yet I already have ‘Sunday melancholy’. That feeling you have on a Sunday night before it’s Monday again and the weekend will be over.
That yearning to stop time and linger in the moment forever.
That nagging thought in the back of my mind if I have spent my time wisely, if I have taken it all in, if I have rested enough, if I’m ready for this new year.
That sensation of excitement for the new year and all its adventures.
“Be still.
Be here.”
We can’t stay in the past or skip ahead to the future; all we have is right now.
And it’s our challenge to be present in the moment, to focus on the now, to not rush by the beauty of today.
But it’s also our greatest gift – Now is where we’ll find God, each other, ourselves.
I don’t want to rush on ahead
in my own strength
if you’re right hereI’m not in a hurry
when it comes to your spirit
when it comes to your presence
when it comes to your voiceI’m learning to listen
just to rest in your nearness
I’m starting to notice
you are speakingWill Reagan & Michael Ketterer
Practice being present today.
What are you noticing?
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
thisiskatha.com 
What a deep meditation, Katha, excellently written!
I find that with cancer and a rapidly deteriorating situation, I’ve lost the melancholy of now and the Sunday blues. I just enjoy each moment, however painful, and go where it leads.
Enjoying every moment…that’s the challenge we all face. Thanks for being such a shining example!
Sunday melancholy…I love that definition. It fits that feeling so well. I’m in the 37 spot this week.
Thanks, Tara!
Katha, we are FMF neighbors again. Such a great post. My granddaughter just began her senior year at university – it’s been a very hard week for her. Praying your return is good. xo
Thank you, Susan! I hope your granddaughter has a good last year!
If only we could be content with “now”. Thank you for your reflection. FMF13
That is the challenge…thanks for coming by!