Being Present in the Moment

Kiera R, a Volunteer at Parkway South High School, shares how visiting the seniors taught her the importance of being present in the moment, especially with loved ones.

My experience with GlamourGals has taught me not to take time with loved ones for granted. Especially, when visiting around the holidays in 2022, the seniors talked about their families and how excited they were to see them, because it is not a regular occurrence. After seeing the seniors in the senior home, it became apparent how much they value time with their loved ones. These experiences allowed me to realize that I need to be more present in my personal life. During the holidays, I make a conscious effort to put my phone down and spend quality time with my grandparents. I bring joy to their day, and I wasn’t aware of how much they value their time with me. I am grateful that I get to see and spend time with my grandparents whenever I want, and I realize that as they get older, it is a privilege that others do not have. Therefore, I am so happy that going on visits to the senior home allowed me to reevaluate my personal relationships with loved ones. I was able to shift my mindset to focus on the things that really do matter. The encounters with seniors at the home have taught me so many life lessons that I do not think I would have had if it were not for GlamourGals.