No Big Resolutions, Just Showing Up as I Am
Before the day asks anything of you, imagine that there is nothing to fix, nothing to prove….
Just showing up as you are.
There is a quiet kind of appreciation that does not come from big milestones, perfect plans, or having everything figured out. It begins more simply, in moments we often overlook, when we pause long enough to notice that we are here. Breathing. Moving. Feeling. Still connected to something larger than our worries.
Most of us move through our days quickly, handling responsibilities and solving problems as we go. In that constant motion, life can start to feel like something we endure instead of something we experience. We are alive, but not always present, moving from one moment to the next without fully arriving.
Appreciation offers a gentle interruption. It does not ask us to change our lives or fix ourselves. It invites us to turn toward what is already happening. Sometimes that means naming one simple truth. I made it through today. My body carried me where it needed to go. I felt something real. Truth gives appreciation a place to land.
As we slow down, awareness often returns through the body. Maybe it is tasting your food instead of eating on autopilot, feeling your feet against the ground, or listening without multitasking. Sometimes it is realizing you reheated the same cup of coffee more than once and still have not taken a sip, then finally drinking it and remembering that warmth can be enough. These moments remind us that life is happening in our bodies, not just in our thoughts.
With awareness often comes a gentler way of speaking to ourselves, moving away from criticism and toward appreciation that invites respect. We are allowed to be learning. This is hard, and we are still here, without needing to earn rest. When we stop treating ourselves like problems to solve, appreciation deepens, especially when we look back with kindness and acknowledge what we have already lived through. A long week, a painful chapter, a moment we once thought we could not handle. This kind of reflection builds gratitude rooted in strength, and it naturally extends into connection through small acts of presence, care, and choosing to pause when something can wait.
As awareness grows, it can gently invite change. Not the kind driven by pressure, but the kind rooted in honesty. Stepping slightly outside your comfort zone might mean saying what you actually feel, trying something new without needing to be good at it, resting without guilt, or asking for help. Growth does not come from pushing harder. It comes from allowing yourself to participate more fully in your own life.
Being alive is automatic. Staying connected is a choice. Connected to your body, your experiences, and the people around you. You do not need to wait for life to look different to appreciate it. This moment, imperfect and unfinished, is already part of your story.
Appreciating the life we have is not about becoming a different version of ourselves or reaching some imagined future. It is about learning to pause, to notice, and to stay present in the life that is already unfolding. Through small daily moments, honest reflection, meaningful connection, and gentle courage, we begin to experience life more fully.
No matter where you are right now, your life is worthy of attention, care, and respect. You do not need to rush ahead or minimize what you are carrying. You only need to stay connected and remember that truly living does not require more, only noticing what is already here. As always, Ms.Marri and Travelvisions Aloha want people to know that you’re capable of living full and happy lives, so keep reading the blog to stay informed, empowered and connected.
Guest Blogger: Evon Futch- CEO & Founder ELF Professional Development & Development elfpdresources@gmail.com www.elfpdr.com SUPPORTED. TRAINED. RESPECTED.
