November 7,
2005
Fresh And Unfixed
There Is Only Now
It can be easy for us to walk through the world and our
lives without really being present. While dwelling on the past and living
for the future are common pastimes, it is physically impossible to live
anywhere but the present moment. We cannot step out our front door and
take a left turn to May of last year any more than we can take a right
turn to December 2010. Nevertheless, we can easily miss the future we are
waiting for as it becomes the now we are too busy to pay attention to. We
then spend the rest of our time playing "catch up" to the moment that we
just let pass by. During moments like these, it is important to remember
that there is only Now.
In order to feel more at home in the
present moment, it is important to try to stay aware, open, and receptive.
Being in the present moment requires our full attention so that we are
fully awake to experience it. When we are fully present, our minds do not
wander. We are focused on what is going on right now, rather than thinking
about what just happened or worrying about what is going to happen next.
Being present lets us experience each moment in our lives in a way that
cannot be fully lived through memory or fantasy.
When we begin to
corral our attention into the present moment, it can be almost
overwhelming to be here. There is a state of stillness that has to happen
that can take some getting used to, and the mind chatter that so often
gets us into our heads and out of the present moment doesn't have as much
to do. We may feel a lack of control because we aren't busy planning our
next move, assessing our current situation, or anticipating the future.
Instead, being present requires that we be flexible, creative, attentive,
and spontaneous. Each present moment is completely new, and nothing like
it has happened or will ever happen again. As you move through your day,
remember to stay present in each moment. In doing so, you will live your
life without having to wait for the future or yearn for the past. Life
happens to us when we happen to life in the Now
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