# Alerts to the Quiet Moments

## The Constant Hum

In our world of endless pings and flashes, alerts have become noise. Phones buzz with news, reminders crowd our days, pulling us from one thing to the next. Yet amid this, a deeper alertness waits—not the sharp jolt of urgency, but a steady awareness. It's like standing by a river, noticing the water's flow instead of rushing past.

## Listening Within

True alerts come softly, from the body and heart. A friend's unspoken worry in their voice. The warmth of sunlight on your skin after a long winter. These are the signals life sends, urging us to pause. On this February morning in 2026, with frost still on the ground, I felt one: the simple joy of coffee steaming in a quiet kitchen, alerting me to gratitude.

## A Practice of Noticing

To live alertly:
- Breathe into the present, letting distractions fade.
- Watch for small signs—a bird's sudden flight, a child's laugh.
- Respond with kindness, turning awareness into action.

This isn't about perfection, but gentle return. Alerts remind us we're alive, connected, here.

*In every alert, a chance to truly see.*