Embracing Morning Moon Moments -When Life's Surprises Catch Us Off Guard

Have you ever stumbled upon a "Morning Moon" moment? It's a term I coined for those rare occurrences when we find ourselves in the right moment but at the wrong time. Just like seeing a moon in daylight, these moments are so unique, that they might only happen once in a lifetime, or perhaps, not at all. In this article, I want to share the beauty and significance of Morning Moon moments and how they can teach us valuable lessons about timing, perspective, and appreciating the unexpected.

The Mystery of the Morning Moon
Imagine waking up to an email offering your dream job, only to remember the commitment you made to another company. Or winning a scholarship to study abroad, but realizing it conflicts with supporting your family. These are Morning Moon moments, where the opportunity of a lifetime clashes with prior commitments, leaving you torn between ambition and responsibility. Morning Moon moments could also be as mundane a stumbling upon a stunning natural phenomenon, but you have no camera to capture the moment. These are the instances when life reveals its sense of humor, leaving us longing for just a bit more time or better timing

Takeaways from Morning Moon Moments

1. Embrace the Present
   Morning Moon moments remind us to be present in the moment, even when it's inconvenient. Sometimes, life's most precious experiences come when we least expect them. We just have to accept that there things that are not really meant for us, or perhaps, timing isn’t just right yet.
   
   

2. Stay Hopeful
   Cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity in your daily life. Keep an open mind and an eye out for the unexpected, as you never know when a Morning Moon moment might appear. And if by chance it passed by unnoticed, there's no harm in maintaining hope for its reappearance. Stay alive and eagerly anticipate the next encounter with a Morning Moon.
   
   

3. Capture Memories
   Even if you can't capture the moment with a camera, etch it in your memory. Sometimes, the most vivid and lasting images are those stored in our minds.
   
   

4. Keep a Realistic Perspective
   Not all opportunities presented to you are for you. Sometimes you have to stay grounded, be pragmatic and keep your expectations in check. Being happy a Morning Moon crossed your path is often already enough.

Morning Moon moments may seem like life's way of playing tricks on us, but they also makes us realize the value of appreciating the beauty of the unexpected. While we might not always have control over the timing of these rare occurrences, we do have control over our perspective. Remember that life's most beautiful moments are often the ones that catch us off guard. So, keep your eyes open for your own Morning Moon, and when it appears, don’t forget to greet it with, “Good morning, Morning Moon!”