Finding Inner Peace
Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.
So what can you do about it?
How can you live fully in the present?
Firstly, learn to witness your thoughts with an open heart and compassion. Many people upon noticing their thoughts are out of control respond unkindly.
Do not attempt to silence your mind since that only agitates it. Witnessing means observing without creating a dialogue to support the thoughts.
An effective way for reconnecting with oneself and to the present moment is to draw your attention to your breath.
Recall earlier I spoke about the mind-body connection?
Integrating your thoughts with your body sensations allows you to be present and aware. You shift your attention away from the incessant thoughts into your body.
Close your eyes and focus your awareness on the breath from your nostrils. Do not allow any other distractions to enter your mind. Focus on breathing in and out for five breaths. Do this as often as you need to throughout the day, when you find yourself stressed for no reason.
The practise of mindfulness allows you to reconnect to the present moment.
Mindfulness aims to tame the mind through focussed attention. So that a simple act of doing the dishes can be a rewarding experience.
Of course it takes practice and patience to become mindful, yet the rewards are certainly worth it.
Let’s summarize Respond to Present Moment:
Living in the present moment means responding to the situation rather than your emotions. It means giving this moment your best.
It means focusing on your current task instead of thinking about what happens next on.
Even if you have it all — a good job, a wonderful partner, money, friends, and an enviable social circle — life will feel empty if you don’t live in the present moment. It’ll feel like a constant tug of war between the future and the past. Sometimes one side becomes stronger, sometimes the other.
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