The Art of Ordinary Moments

Something magical exists about Tuesday afternoons. Not weekend excitement, not Monday dread—just ordinary hours that make up most of our lives.

Yesterday, I caught myself rushing through lunch, scrolling mindlessly while barely tasting my food. Then I remembered: these ordinary moments are my actual life.

So I put down my phone. Noticed the warmth of sunlight through the window. The perfect tanginess of my lemon dressing. The satisfaction of a deep breath between bites.

The revelation wasn’t earth-shattering, but it was important: Life doesn’t happen in highlight reels. It happens in Tuesday lunches, morning commutes, and routine conversations.

What ordinary moment might you be missing today?

For more about mindfulness in daily life, check out the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. They offer helpful practices based on research.