Posts Tagged With: being in the moment

Day 4445: What I would rather be doing

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Ann Koplow

Even though I try to engage whole-heartedly and mindfully in every moment, there are times when I would rather be doing something else.

For example, I would rather be writing music for my protest song instead of working on my taxes. I would rather spend time with people who are honest and kind instead of people who lie and hurt others.

I would rather be eating ice cream rather than rice cakes but I’m trying a new diet with hopes that it will cure my annoyingly clicking jaw.

However, there is nothing I would rather be doing, here and now, than creating this blog post and sharing these images.

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “what I would rather be doing.”

Obviously, I would rather be watching those guys than the guy who’ll be talking on TV tonight.

What would you rather be doing?

There’s nothing I would rather be doing than thanking the wonderful people in this world, including YOU.

Categories: life in the USA, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: being in the moment, cats, feelings chart, March 4 2025, Monty Python, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the meaning of life, the State of the Union address, Twitter, Would Rather Be Elsewhere | 8 Comments

Day 4225: Being Peace

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Ann Koplow

Yesterday, when I was trying to settle my mind, I went for a morning walk and listened to “Being Peace” by Thich Nhat Hanh.

As I practice being peace (instead of worrying about peace), the world looks different to me.

Here is “Being Peace.”

Thanks to all who are here for this “Being Peace” blog, including YOU.

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: acceptance, being in the moment, gratitude, July 27 2024, Olympics moments, smiling, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the South Shore of Boston, Thich Nhat Hanh, Twitter | 6 Comments

Day 4181: What cats can teach us

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Ann Koplow

I believe that we can learn from everyone and everything, including cats.

Can you see what cats can teach us in my images for today?

Cats have also taught me this: While I don’t like being micro-managed by managers, I don’t mind being micro-managed by cats.

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “what cats can teach us.”

Thanks to cats and humans who teach me, including YOU!

Categories: cats, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: acceptance, being in the moment, Einzelgänger, June 12 2024, Lessons Learned, micro-managers, narratives, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter, What Cats Teach Us About Happiness | 10 Comments

Day 3809: Sometimes

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Ann Koplow

Sometimes, I

get self-conscious,
overthink things,
believe I’m alone when I’m not,
focus on the past,
expect the worst in the future,
lose track of the riches of the present,
forget I have years of experience solving all sorts of problems,
don’t have a lot of photos to share, and
highlight the Daily Bitch.

Sometimes I eat Chocolate Ice Cream. No times I run, go to a tailor, or use a VCR.

Here’s a “sometimes” song that’s playing in my head:

Sometimes I have dinner with my son Aaron, my husband Michael, and my ex-husband Leon, and tonight is one of those times.

Sometimes I ask for comments on a post; all times I feel and express gratitude for those who sometimes read this blog, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “Sometimes in Winter”, being in the moment, Blood Sweat & Tears, first childhood gifts, June 7 2023, lawn care, mental health, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Swordfish dish, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter | 15 Comments

Day 3799: Welcome

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Ann Koplow

Welcome to the latest installment of my daily blog, with quotes,

… photos,

… questions and answers:

… today’s holidays and observances:

… something I love on YouTube that’s connected to the title of the post:

… and gratitude to all who welcome me into their lives, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: being in the moment, fears, gratitude, Hyde Park, March 28 2023, musicals, Stop & Shop, the South Shore of Boston, Twitter, Welcome to Schmicago, what helps you feel welcome | 12 Comments

Day 3640: The most wonderful time of the year

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Ann Koplow

Even though I think that the most wonderful time of the year is Spring, I recognize that many people think that December is the most wonderful time of the year.

Actually, because living in the moment is most wonderful, I’m going practice believing that it is ALWAYS the most wonderful time of the year, no matter what time of the year it is.

Do my images show that this is the most wonderful time of the year?

Here’s “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

Thanks to all who make this the most wonderful time of the year, including YOU.

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: being in the moment, cats, Chanukah, Christmas, December, Elon Musk, gratitude, National Days December 19 2022, the Canadian Brass, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter | 17 Comments

Day 3555: Confetti Moments

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Ann Koplow

While preparing for today’s blog post, I came across the term “confetti moments” and assumed I knew what that meant.

To me, “confetti moments” are when you choose to celebrate …

something you’ve accomplished,
somebody/something you love, or
just being alive.

I remember moments when I would say this to patients who had good news to report: “I wish I had some confetti I could throw right now!” I even fantasized about inventing a reusable confetti-moment device that threw confetti attached to invisible, retractable strings.

In a day filled with confetti moments yesterday, my husband Michael and I had one last night when my car wouldn’t start after we had dinner out at a favorite restaurant. Working together, we figured out the problem and easily fixed it! 🎉

Do you see confetti moments in my images for today?

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “confetti moments.”

Thanks to all who give me confetti moments, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: being in the moment, Blush Wedding Videos, cats, Courtney Hinshaw, National Days September 25, National Math Storytelling Day, National Open the Magic Day, replacing a car key battery, Robert Vaughn, the South Shore of Boston, Twitter | 9 Comments

Day 3555: Confetti Moments

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Ann Koplow

While preparing for today’s blog post, I came across the term “confetti moments” and assumed I knew what that meant.

To me, “confetti moments” are when you choose to celebrate …

something you’ve accomplished,
somebody/something you love, or
just being alive.

Do you see confetti moments in my images for today?

Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “confetti moments.”

Thanks to all who give me confetti moments, including YOU!

Day 3475: The past, present, and future

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Ann Koplow

In the past, I’ve experienced trauma, fear, sadness, anger, joy, shame, pride, loss, grief, love, friendship, beauty, ugliness, hope, despair, mistakes, lessons learned, the unexpected, the expected, connection, disconnection, injustice, justice, privilege, emotional pain, physical pain, healing, comedy, tragedy, triumphs, disappointments, and many adventures.

In the present, I’m grateful to be writing another blog post for me and for you.

In the future, I’ll be inviting people (including myself) to focus less on the past and future and more on the present.

Can you see the past, present, and future in my images for today?