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Being in the moment

Today, social media, taking pictures and trying to impress people are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. People can’t wait to post things and interact with others on social media. It becomes a driving force as so many people make money off of social media so it controls their lives.

I personally follow certain autism people on social media. Sometimes it is for information and other times it is just to get a glimpse into what others in the same situation as myself experience.

I have tried to be more “in the moment” and not always be concerned about capturing that picture or making sure that everything is perfect. I think when you live with autism, it creates more peace when you are living in the moment as sometimes there can be very bad moments while other times, simple extraordinary ones. I want to sit back and enjoy the amazing moments that I get to experience with autism.

The other day one of these moments happened. My son and I were just laying on the dock in the sun listening to music just looking at each other. We didn’t need to speak but occasionally one of us started singing to the words of the songs. It was nice just to be “in the moment.”