You may have been advised to spend more time in the “present moment,” but what does this mean? Present moment thinking has been the concentration of eastern religions for thousands of years.
Some people are tempted to turn away immediately at the thought of an Eastern philosophy because they think it might threaten their core religious beliefs. There are no religious impositions, though; the present moment is available to everyone in every moment, no matter who you are. In one way or another, most religions agree with the belief of living in the moment, not in the past or future.
There are many different divisions of religion in the East, just like the West. Many of them differ with certain beliefs and philosophies, but many agree on the present moment’s importance.
In recent decades, the West has been picking up on these ancient philosophies, and many people use these lessons to help cope with modern problems. It works, and it proves that the human condition has always been the same.
When your attention is focused solely on what you’re doing right now is a simple present moment definition. It’s when you’re not thinking of “other things.” If you’re washing the dishes, your mind is fully aware when you start the faucet, grip the sponge, and wipe the plates clean. There are no other thoughts in your mind other than what you’re doing at the moment.
While staying in the present moment may seem tedious at times, you’ve probably already felt its real power without really knowing it.
Have you ever been outside enjoying nature, and a feeling of peace flooded over you? Have you ever stared up at the sky and stars and contemplated the meaning behind them? The past and future wash away, and the only thing that’s important at that moment is the “now.”
The process of staying in the present moment may take some practice. If you try to stay fully present for any length of time, your mind will likely try to bring you out of it. This is because thoughts about the past and future are always creeping up.
This can be a source of frustration, but you must fight the urge to judge yourself since that negative emotion would defeat the purpose.
Be aware that your mind will reach for the past and future, yet be ready to let go of those thoughts when they come up. The more you practice remaining present, the easier it’ll become.
Meditation is an art that’s not only reserved for Eastern religions. It’s a method of bringing yourself into the present that’s available to you at all times.
Here are some tips to follow when beginning meditation:
You’ll find that you get better at meditation with practice. Don’t give up on yourself! Every session may not feel as good as the last, but it’s essential to stick with it.
Meditation will enable you to get to know your mind and body better. You’ll maintain awareness for when your mind is agitated, and you’ll be able to place a better focus on fixing your problems and moving toward your goals.
All in all, developing a present moment mindset can bring you more peace and fulfillment in your life. Isn’t that worth a little practice?
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"The past and future wash away, and the only thing that’s important at that moment is the “now.” LOVE THIS---- because so much of what we are thinking about in the past and future is not that important...............