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 be. This constant mental ping-pong between past and future leaves us disconnected from the only place where opportunity truly exists: the present moment.
What makes the grip of our past so powerful is that all of our lived experience creates a recording within us which has the feeling of familiarity. The sense of familiarity that our past holds, can be one the biggest stumbling blocks to fully participating in the present moment.
“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, and to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful anyway.” – Alan Cohen
“Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.” – Alan Cohen
“To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Your history is not your destiny.” – Alan Cohen
“Being present” is not some new-age fad of skipping reality and living only for the moment, it’s simply the most productive you can be when you decide to spend your energy in the only realm where it has an effect – right here, right now.
No more pouring energy into fears from the past.
No more pouring energy into anxiety about the future.
Instead, moment by moment, asking yourself these questions:
- “What does this moment require of me?“
- “What does this moment invite me to take action on?”
- “What does this moment make available to me?”
There is opportunity in every moment, but it becomes available to us only when we make ourselves available to this present moment. We miss it when we are trapped in the automatic response from our past.
Being present doesn’t necessarily make it easier, but it does make your response a lot more effective.
A few thoughts to unlock the power of presence:
- Notice the grip of the past on your present. Are you clinging to outdated patterns?
- Identify your repetitive thoughts. Are they empowering or hindering your growth?
- Choose courage over comfort. Embrace the unknown possibilities that lie ahead.
- Ask yourself the empowering question: What does this moment offer me?
By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you’ll be well on your way to unlocking the power of presence. Remember, opportunity awaits in every single moment. Be present, and watch your life transform.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The power of NOW.
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