What you described is very much a "living in the moment" concept. Appreciating the present. Sometimes that is excruciatingly difficult to achieve, under stress, in a bipolar episode, or other circumstances such as yours... so i am very happy for you and proud of you that you are able to do that.
Now, spending time with Hooper and your flowers... well, they are living creatures! I
hardly see that as insignificant, even in "the big picture" if you will!
I am so glad your pastor knew just how to help, and that you were able to get to a better emotional place.
~ waves ~ wishing you wellness
p.s. on a more technical note, were you able to watch the vit D video, btw?