Shift 006 – Wanting More

We all have moments where we look back and wish we had more…more freedom, more joy, more patience, more memories with the people we love.

But what if it’s not about having more at all?

The Conversation That Sparked This Shift

Recently, I was talking with one of my Rising Entrepreneur Members, and she shared how she wished she’d had more moments when her kids were younger. More presence, more joy, more memories.

She remembered being exhausted, trying to juggle a full-time job while caring for her family, and feeling like those happy memories were buried under all the busyness.

Her reflection hit me deeply, because I realized I’d had the opposite experience when my son was little.

My Own Lesson in Presence

As a wedding photographer, I mostly worked weekends. During the week, I could adjust my schedule around my son’s routine. We had time together, moments to play, explore, and learn from each other.

But here’s the truth: even with all those beautiful experiences, I don’t remember most of them.

They only come back when Facebook reminds me of a memory, or when I scroll through old photos on my phone.

But there is one memory. One moment that I can recall in vivid detail, no reminder needed.

The Moment I’ll Never Forget

My son was about three or four months old. I was holding him, completely present — no distractions, no background noise, no mental to-do list.

And in that moment, I told myself: “I’m a good mom. I love him so much.”

That moment is permanently etched into my memory. And every time I start to doubt myself, especially now that he’s a teenager, I go back to that vivid memory. It reminds me of who I am.

It’s not the dozens of happy memories that matter most. It’s the handful of moments when we are fully there.

The Shift: What Are You Doing With the Moments You Have?

This week’s shift isn’t about wanting more. It’s about asking: “What am I doing with the moments I already have?”

The past is over, you can’t change it. But you can change how you approach today.

Even in the smallest moments, watching your child ride a bike, cooking dinner, reading a bedtime story, you have the power to create something meaningful by being fully present.

The Power of Presence

Presence doesn’t require perfection. It just asks that you pause long enough to notice what’s happening right now.

Because the truth is, the most powerful memories often live in the ordinary moments — the in-betweens. And if we’re always focused on what we wish we had more of, we miss the beauty that’s right in front of us.

Try this shift and see what changes for you.