The Moment of Truth

It is the morning of the Big One! As Brucie would say in Strictly Come Dancing 'Now is the moment of Truth'. Are the Mighty All Blacks good enough to pull off a victory in the Rugby World Cup that the country have hoped for, expected and have demanded for a very long 24 years. There is no doubt in my mind and I'm sure in the eyes of most proud kiwis that they are good enough and have been by a long margin the best team in the competition. But it is in reality just one game, admittedly a most important game but in the long run just another game. Let's hope that no matter what the result kiwis will get behind their team and be proud of what all members of the team will have contributed. They will all have done their best on the day. New Zealanders need to be proud of all their sports representatives in all forms of sport because having been there myself I know they will give it their all. Check the You Tube clip below of Sing New Zealand. This is my version of John Denver's Sing Australia. I have singing with me Bianca who had about 10 minutes to practise it with me. Hope you like it!

Go the Mighty All Blacks!   The whole country is behind you!

Mindfulness

How often do you find yourself looking into the future and not living in the moment?

My wife has recently read about the importance of mindfulness or 'living in the moment'. I have been guilty in the past of either looking back to the past or looking to the future and not appreciating the here and now.

How often when travelling do you think about what you will do there but not enjoy the getting there?

I left Dunedin under heavy cloud in thick drizzle. On my flight I listened to John Denver on my i pod and appreciated having time to myself to enjoy the trip. Way above the clouds it was an awesome experience looking down over the fluffy pillow below and taking in the land and sea when the clouds dissipated.

I arrived to sunshine in Wellington and after a bus to the city enjoyed a pleasant train journey along the Kapiti Coast to my home in Raumati South.

I think for the future 'Mindfulness' will be my mantra where I will try and enjoy all of the journey and not just the getting to the destination. I know I have wasted too much time not being in the moment and not celebrating all of what life brings! Here is a poem / song I wrote that reflects 'living in the moment'.

Feel the Rhythm

Don't let those mean spirited get you down
There's beauty all around you...pleasures to be found
You have the power and the glory is yours
Challenges up ahead...set your course

Chorus
Feel the rhythm let your body move
Dance and be happy what's there to lose

What reason could there possibly be
To be down hearted or unhappy
When there's a great big world ready to explore
Get out there...search for more

Life is too short we all well know
Get yourself going don't be a no show
There's a break in the weather sun's peeking through
So much to see...lots to do