“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 no matter what.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
As powerful as this wisdom is – “I don’t mind what happens” – it’s damn difficult to apply! “I don’t mind what happens” doesn’t mean that we don’t care about anything ever, what Krishnamurti is trying to say is closer to when Eckhart says, “accept the resent moment as if you had chosen it.”
I don’t mind what happens means – I don’t have any preconceived ideas of what this moment “should have been.” Here the moment is, I am here, I am now, and I will deal with this moment as it arises.
I don’t mind what happens means – I will not have resistance to what this moment is. I will let it flow and I will spend my energy on what’s in front of me where I can actually be effective.
I don’t mind what happens means – I will die to everything of yesterday and be fresh and new in this moment, so that I don’t have old thoughts that try to convince me that this moment is less than perfect.
“Being present” is not just a spiritual idea, it’s the best productivity tool that you have. Living right here in this moment means that all your energy gets directed toward what’s right in front of you, and not diluted by distraction from yesterday or tomorrow. Being present is the most effective application of your energy.
Remember, every day is a new beginning. Embrace it with these mantras:
- I am present. I am aware. I am empowered.
- Freedom from preconceived notions: Ditch the “shoulds” and “could haves.” Be open to the unique magic unfolding right now.
- I won’t resist what is: Let go of the struggle, flow with the current, and focus your energy where it counts.
Join us for today’s meditation to tune into the power that you have in the present moment.
Have a beautiful day!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The power of NOW.