Most of us have discovered how hard it is to live in the present, and much of our time is spent either regretting our past actions or fearing our future.
Living in the moment is like walking a tightrope. You are bound to fall off, but with practice, you will manage to keep your balance longer and longer.
Basically, there are two strategies to keep your mind on the present:
i) Take as much time as you need to do everything you do ~ Refuse to live your life in a hurry. If you feel there is never enough time; there will never be enough time anyway. Whatever you have to do, tell yourself: My full attention is on what I'm doing. I refuse to hurry!
ii) Practise "Dog Awareness" ~ yup, that's right. Dog awareness. Dogs are wonderfully intelligent creatures, they take time to observe everything around them. Everything is always a new experience for a dog. Dogs live in the present, so should we. Take a walk and see every tree.
Affirm yourself 'I have plenty of time'. An affirmation that is repeated becomes part of our subconscious. When you feel pressed, remind yourself: "I have plenty of time".
The longer we stay on the tightrope, the better life gets. Just find and keep your balance.
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