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Be more aware - pay attention to where you are

In our fast lives it is all too easy to be caught up in the busyness and miss or not see what is around you. While driving today it was hard not to notice a herd of mountain goats on the road - not to mention these two who were having a full on disagreement.  The novel or unusual will obviously get our attention easily - but how often do we go through life on 'auto pilot' oblivious to what is going on around us - caught up in worrying about people and future events and not present in the moment ? How often do you notice things on your drive or walk to work ?  Do you take time to be conscious of the familiar sounds and sights each day? I challenge you to go for a walk this evening - walk around somewhere familiar but go with the intention of being aware and take notice of your environment. As you walk, look up and around, notice things, be aware of the noise your feet make as you walk ... try and focus on your breathing ....  Stop half way on your walk and consider your life, wh