On being present... Some of Jon Kabat-Zinn's most well known work is on the theme of being present, as illustrated by the very fitting title of one of his books, "Wherever you go, there you are." Today's meditation journey approaches being present from two perspectives: What do we gain from being present with our outer … Continue reading Become available to what this moment makes available to you.
Our sub-conscious creates patterns from past experience in order to ensure future survival. This feature of our brain is essential for our survival and it makes us functional human beings. It's your brain’s ability to create patterns that enable you to drive a car, or even to walk and hold a conversation simultaneously. Our patterns … Continue reading Will you always let your old programme make your decisions for you?
Today's meditation is called "The power of NOW". It is the same as the title of Eckhart Tolle's book which recognizes that the only place where we have true agency - the only place where we have any power to be effective at all - is in this present moment. "The point of life is … Continue reading Too much of your present experience, is based on an old thought.
One of the messages that’s very often on repeat in our morning meditation, is about coming to terms with all of the things that are not within our control. Elizabeth Gilbert’s message for us today however, highlights many of the things that we really should take ownership of - "There is so much about my … Continue reading Stop pouring your energy into a “reality” that doesn’t exist.
The power of NOW... "Being present" has such a spiritual connotation that its pure practical application is often missed. It's a shame because "being present" is simply the most effective way to apply your effort. Dealing with what this moment makes available to you right NOW, is the only place where you have any power … Continue reading When we see reality as it is, action becomes simple.
Have you fully realized how every single moment holds the potential for something incredible. Opportunities to connect, to grow, to truly experience life – all waiting to be grasped. Yet, so often, we miss them entirely. We get caught up in the autopilot of our past, dwelling on what was or worrying about what might … Continue reading There is opportunity in every moment, but we miss it when we are in an automatic response from our past.
“You can't save time, you can only spend it. But you can spend it wisely or foolishly.” - The Tao of Pooh Pooh Bear’s reminder for us today is that in every moment we are spending the precious resource called time. We mostly spend it unconsciously, not weighing up whether we’re spending it wisely or … Continue reading You can spend it wisely, or you can spend it foolishly.
In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s really easy to get caught up in our own heads. Perpetually jumping between anxieties about the future, and regrets about the past. This constant state of mental time travel leaves us feeling exhausted and disconnected from the richness of the present moment. We become like ghosts haunting our … Continue reading Are you trying to live in a moment that doesn’t exist?
Not being present always means that we are out of alignment. Out of alignment with what? - Out of alignment with reality, with what IS. When we're not being present, when we're not facing this moment exactly how it is, then some (or a lot) of our energy is being spent on a wish that … Continue reading How much energy will you waste banging on the door that used to be open?
"Die to everything of yesterday so that your mind is always fresh, always young, innocent, full of vigor and passion." - Jiddu Krishnamurti "This is my secret, I don't mind what happens. That is the essence of inner freedom. It is a timeless spiritual truth: release attachment to outcomes, deep inside yourself, you'll feel good … Continue reading This is my secret, I don’t mind what happens.
Past and Future... Two places that exist only in our minds, yet so much of our energy is spent there. If you had to put a percentage on it, how much of your attention dwells in the past, and how much attention is hijacked by an uncertain future? Where you place your attention, is where … Continue reading Two thieves stealing your best life: Past regrets & Future fears
