subject: Living in the Present Moment [print this page] Living in the present moment is one of the most powerful exercises man can do. Human nature has become accustom to evaluating and analyzing every detail of our lives. Everything from what we are wearing to what we eat comes under scrutiny and some are of a view as to what may happen in the future; the knock on effect of acting in a certain way right now, or doing something today and the consequences of tomorrow. While there is a time and a place for it, too much can start to have a detrimental effect on our self esteem and how we feel.
How often have you felt like you are stuck in a situation, where an action either way leads to further problems? No matter which way you look at it there is going to be something that will come along and cause further dilemma, there is no seemingly perfect solution. To me this is not so. I believe that everything that we experience is either valuable learning or a sign that something needs to be changed (they can be viewed as one and the same!). Sometimes it takes a momentous event to happen before we move on, often they can be health related, after which people find themselves with a new outlook on life and move forward with renewed vigor and momentum. They have got the message that they needed and took the appropriate action for them!
So, how can we take the first step to making a big change in our lives? Well, ultimately it comes down to making a decision, but that is often the most difficult part! That said, much of the difficulty comes from not being able to focus on where we are right now; how often have you feared the past but find it difficult to change the future because of indecision?
Start by looking at yourself in this exact moment, what would be the most beneficial action for you to take right now? Be honest with yourself; try looking at it from the outside in to see where the blocks are. Does this current attitude help you or hinder you? Do you want to continue on this path of indecision or change to a more positive route? Just asking these questions can sometimes make it blindingly obvious what is not working and you will be wondering how you never saw it before! Don't be too hard on yourself though, we get so wrapped up in thought over the past and the future that we forget to look at what is in front of us! Take the opportunity to thank your mind for learning something new and make a conscious effort to practice it often.
One important thing, is to accept the answers you get from asking these questions. Sometimes it may not be the answer you would like to hear, but then it may be what you need to hear! It is good practise to be in a meditative state with a quiet mind before seeking answers to a situation, this allows the answers to come from intuition. The benefit? You're intuition will always provide the perfect reply for the moment regarding your question, it can be put to immediate effect and be beneficial.
Living in the moment makes life so much more enjoyable, there is a lot less to worry about! I am not suggesting not have goals and targets in life, without them it would not be possible to adjust your current position to achieve them! What I am saying is that once you have set goals and targets, don't spend all your time trying to work out how it will happen and working out all possible routes and outcomes to the goal. What I have found is that when I live in the moment, you see many more opportunities that you would otherwise miss due to being lost in thought, and some of them either allow you to achieve your goals even more quickly and easily.
What have you got to lose by giving it a go. You might be astounded at how it can help your life. Have fun with this!
