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The Rocking Chair Moment
- davyjeroncic
- April 11, 2026
- 11:51 am
- 8 comments
A moment that stayed with me
Yesterday, I was at an EME weekend workshop led by Oliver (The Spiritual Activator), and in the middle of everything that was shared, one simple story stayed with me.
I want to be clear here — this story is not mine.
It’s something Oliver shared, a story his wife, Mandy Morris, often tells.
And as I listened, I could feel something in me quietly slow down.
Not because it was complex.
But because it was so… real.
The image you can’t really ignore
Imagine this.
You are sitting in a rocking chair.
You’re older now. Life has already happened.
There is nowhere you need to rush to. No pressure to prove anything. No need to fix, chase, or figure things out.
Just you… and your life behind you.
And as you gently rock back and forth, you begin to look back.
Not at everything.
But at what actually mattered.
The questions that come up
From that place, different questions start to appear.
Not the ones we usually ask ourselves in the middle of a busy day.
But quieter ones.
What truly warmed my heart?
What moments felt real, alive, meaningful?
Where did I feel like myself?
And then… almost inevitably…
Where did I hold back?
What did I postpone?
What did I think I had time for?
Something shifts
When you really allow yourself to sit in that image, something shifts.
The things that feel big right now — the small frustrations, the overthinking, the constant “I need to figure this out”— they start to lose their intensity.
Not because they don’t exist.
But because, from that perspective… they don’t carry the same weight.
They are part of life.
But they are not the essence of it.
What actually stays
What stays are the moments that touched you.
A conversation you didn’t rush.
A moment you were fully present.
A decision where you chose truth over comfort.
A time when you allowed yourself to feel, even if it was uncomfortable.
And also…
the moments you missed.
Not in a heavy, regretful way.
But in a very honest one.
This is where it becomes personal
Because at some point, this is no longer just a story.
It becomes a quiet reflection.
A mirror you can’t really look away from.
And maybe the question isn’t about your whole life.
Maybe it’s much simpler.
Are you living in a way that would feel right… from that chair?
Life well lived
We often think of a “life well lived” as something big.
Achievements. Milestones. Results.
But from that rocking chair…
it feels different.
It feels softer.
More honest.
A life well lived might simply be a life where you were present.
Where you didn’t constantly postpone yourself.
Where you allowed yourself to experience what was truly there.
Not perfectly.
But genuinely.
A small pause
You don’t have to wait for the end of your life to ask these questions.
You can pause, even now.
In the middle of your day.
Take a breath.
Slow down, just a little.
And ask yourself:
What actually matters to me?
What do I want to feel more of in my life?
Am I moving in that direction… or away from it?
Final thought
There will always be things to solve.
Things to fix.
Things to think about.
But life is happening quietly in between all of that.
And one day, you will sit in that chair.
Not to judge yourself.
But simply to see.
And somewhere deep inside, you will know — if you truly allowed yourself to live.
8 Replies to “The Rocking Chair Moment”
This is so powerful. Thank you so much for sharing your heart.
Thank you so much, my dear 💖💖💖. I’d say this was truly my aha moment — such a beautiful reminder. And it’s exactly these kinds of moments… when you hesitate a little, and life gives you a gentle, loving nudge to move forward.
As always – impactful. It may not be your story, but your storytelling delivers the message. Beautifully done, poetically paced, and such a gentle push to pause (which I love) for reflection.
The peace alone that comes with even imagining a “life well lived” is a wonderful reminder.
Thank you, my dear friend. 💖💖💖 Yes… even just pausing and imagining that we have lived a beautiful life already brings a sense of peace, hope, and strength. It gently invites us to look at whatever is holding us back and to ask ourselves if it truly has the power we give it — and what it really means when we view it from that rocking chair perspective. 💖💖
Beautiful Davy, and amazingly exactly what I needed to hear this morning. As I was writing my intentions this morning, they are to be present, keep my mind and heart open, and be open to receiving the knowledge that is helpful for moving me forward. Thank you for this beautiful reminder to maybe sit in the rocking chair now, and figure out what matters today, and move towards it now. The message and your way of telling it are greatly appreciated today.
I’m so happy this resonated with you and that the message was helpful. 💖 Yes… today the “push from above” feels especially strong to post this post.❤️ It’s like a gentle reminder to trust, stay open, and take that step forward.
Wow, thank you Davy! As I am quietly sitting drinking my morning coffee and reading your post – I feel a shift. One of true pause, really understanding what living in the moment feels like. Actually living, embracing and being grateful for my past, present and to be open to the further.
You are truly gifted, don’t stop shining your light! Thank you🤗
Wow… thank you so much. I’m truly honored 💖💖💖🤗. Thank you for such encouraging words. 🤗🤗🤗