“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
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 put things on autopilot for our survival. This is a very effective system for staying alive but this is also why it can be a struggle to stay “present”. By their very nature, these patterns were created in the past – so in essence every time your brain needs to deal with something in the present, it has to visit the past to find the appropriate pattern – and this of course has the potential of keeping up trapped in the past, re-enacting the past over and over again.
What sets our human brains apart from the other mammals however, is that we can interrupt the pattern. We do have the ability to bring our attention to this moment, this action we are taking, these words we are speaking and these thoughts we are having in order to recognize which old patterns on autopilot serve us, and which ones we might want to change.
“You are at a choice-point in every moment of each circumstance, each activity, spoken word and thought, is a point of choice.” – Michael Beckwith
“Each time we bring to routine activities an awareness of ‘now,’ we raise our vibratory frequency and cause the freshness of the moment to fall upon us.” – Michael Beckwith
“Stand fully in the now moment with gratitude, enthusiasm, openness, and readiness to respond to Life as it greets you.” – Michael Beckwith
“Choose where you place your attention, because energy flows where attention goes.” – Michael Beckwith
Our minds are wired to seek familiarity and predictability. This is why we often find ourselves falling back on old habits and thought patterns, even when they’re no longer serving us. However, we have the power to break free from these chains and embrace the present moment – from moment to moment.
In every moment you have a choice of where to place your attention. Will you always let your old programme make your decisions for you? Or will you become present and be deliberate about where you direct your energy? This is the power of NOW.
To live more fully in the present moment, we can practice the following mantras:
- “I am present wherever my feet are.” Remind yourself of your ability to choose where to focus your attention. This simple affirmation can help to anchor us in the present.
- “I am grateful for this moment.” Cultivating a sense of gratitude for the present regardless of circumstances, can shift our focus away from negativity and towards abundance.
- “I am open to the opportunities that this moment brings.” Embracing a sense of openness can help us to receive the gifts that the present moment has to offer.
When we are present, we experience life with a renewed sense of vitality and connection. We become more open to possibilities, more receptive to love, and more aligned with our true purpose.
Join us for today’s journey and put this into practice – choose where your attention goes.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The power of NOW.
Today’s LIVE meditation
https://youtu.be/mkSQgoo_NHU 2025
https://youtu.be/4lPW-PTgY9g 2024
https://youtu.be/nl4-1f2nWJQ 2023
https://youtu.be/9h_A9eYHOdU 2022
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “I am present wherever my feet are.” Remind yourself of your ability to choose where to focus your attention. This simple affirmation can help to anchor us in the present.
- “I am grateful for this moment.” Cultivating a sense of gratitude for the present regardless of circumstances, can shift our focus away from negativity and towards abundance.
- “I am open to the opportunities that this moment brings.” Embracing a sense of openness can help us to receive the gifts that the present moment has to offer.
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
Choice Points in Daily Life: Michael Beckwith teaches that “You are at a choice-point in every moment.” Reflect on specific moment from yesterday where you could have made different choices if you had been more present. What would you have chosen differently? How might increased awareness transform these ordinary moments into opportunities for growth?
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
1. Why does my brain create these automatic patterns in the first place?
Your brain creates automatic patterns as a survival mechanism. These subconscious patterns allow you to perform complex tasks like driving or walking while simultaneously engaging in conversation. They’re essentially mental shortcuts that help you navigate daily life efficiently without having to consciously think through every single action. While this autopilot function is essential for survival and functionality, it can also keep you stuck in outdated responses that no longer serve your growth.
2. How can I tell the difference between helpful patterns and limiting ones?
The key is to bring conscious awareness to your automatic responses and ask yourself: “Is this pattern serving my current goals and well-being?” Helpful patterns might include your morning routine that keeps you organized, or your ability to remain calm in traffic. Limiting patterns might include automatically becoming defensive when receiving feedback, or constantly worrying about future outcomes. If a pattern creates stress, limits your growth, or prevents you from responding authentically to present circumstances, it may be worth examining and potentially changing.
3. What does it actually mean to be “present” in practical terms?
Being present means bringing your full attention to what’s happening right now, rather than being mentally occupied with past events or future possibilities. Practically, this looks like noticing your breath, feeling your feet on the ground, truly listening when someone speaks to you, or being fully engaged in whatever task you’re performing. It’s about experiencing life as it unfolds rather than living through the filter of past conditioning or future anxiety.
4. How do I start recognizing my choice-points throughout the day?
Begin by setting gentle reminders to check in with yourself – perhaps every hour, ask “What am I choosing right now?” Notice moments when you feel triggered, stressed, or reactive, as these are prime choice-points. You can also use physical anchors like placing your hand on your heart or taking a deep breath to pause and create space between stimulus and response. The more you practice this awareness, the more natural it becomes to recognize these moments of choice.
5. Why is it so difficult to break free from old patterns even when I know they don’t serve me?
Old patterns feel familiar and safe to your brain, even when they’re not beneficial. Your neural pathways have been strengthened through repetition over time, making them the path of least resistance. Additionally, these patterns often developed as protective mechanisms during earlier life experiences. Breaking free requires patience and self-compassion because you’re literally rewiring your brain, which takes time and consistent practice. The struggle is normal and part of the growth process.
6. What should I do when I catch myself running on autopilot?
First, celebrate the awareness – noticing that you’re on autopilot is actually a moment of presence! Don’t judge yourself harshly; instead, gently redirect your attention back to the current moment. Use one of the grounding mantras like “I am present wherever my feet are” or simply take three conscious breaths. Remember that every moment of awareness, no matter how brief, is strengthening your ability to live more consciously. The goal isn’t perfection but increased awareness and more frequent choice-points throughout your day.