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Would you not enjoy each moment the Are there people or animals around you,
present held for you? and if so, what are they doing? Are there
With joy, awareness, gratitude, any observations you can make about
forgiveness and love? what’s going on around you?
It may sound far-fetched and too deep for Far too often, we float through the days
some of us, but as seniors by now we have without ever stopping and really looking at
all experienced one or many life- changing the world around us or at our own homes.
moments, that stop our world. Make us However, it’s an incredibly interesting
introspect and review our life. Alter our world we live in if you observe the little
mindset and set us on a path of self – nuances that make the day a good one.
discovery. Slow down a bit. If you don’t take the
A significant step in the self-realisation time to stop and recognise the beauty of
journey is learning how to stay in the something truly simple and even seemingly
present moment. insignificant, or revel in a sunset, you miss
the sweetness of “just being” — and that is a
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream truly rewarding experience just passed up.
of the future, concentrate the mind on
the present moment.” — Buddha Breathe; to become conscious
awareness
Breathing is also an activity though
involuntary, is completely in the present
moment. When we are able to focus on our
breath, we slow it down, we make it more
efficient, and we oxygenate every cell in the
body.
Our breath has the remarkable ability to
help bring us back to the present moment,
to calm and slow the mind, eliminating
If you would like to make the most of toxic thought processes about the past and
your present and enjoy every minute to its worrying about the future.
fullest, consider following these tips: So the next time you find yourself
Reaffirm your commitment to remain mentally agitated, sad, angry, or worried
present – just bring your attention back to your
Remaining in the present moment is breath.
going to require a degree of effort and Three deep breaths, slowly. Chant Aum –
commitment. three times. Slowly.
Start by spending a few moments each Aum means “I AM” – the most powerful
morning reminding yourself that you need energy of higher consciousness.
to enjoy the day for what it is and make the Say to yourself “I am ____” (peaceful in this
most of it. moment, love in this moment, grateful in
Become aware of everything around you. this moment, happy in this moment etc.)
Pause and take a look at your Come back to your present moment. Yes, it
surroundings. does work rather beautifully.
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