Live for the Moment

Making a conscious effort to live in the present moment, allows you to think calmly and with clarity. This, amazingly keeps you free from the stresses of life..  With a little effort this is a habit worthwhile forming. The art of mindfulness or living in the moment isn’t easy but is achievable.

With so many distractions such as, fears, frustrations, worry and stress, it is hard to cope with what is going on around us. However once you be accustomed to your new habit, you will wonder how you ever lived any other way.
How do I make living in the moment my new way of life?

These steps will help you to achieve present moment thinking……..
1.Meditate. When meditating, the most important thing to focus on is your breathing, releasing your thoughts as you go. Meditation is the art of living in the moment, accepting things as they are. Blocking out or allowing distractions to wash over you. Practicing these things will help to quieten your mind, which is of the utmost importance.

2.You cannot change the Past, you must accept that it has been and gone. Not  always easy to do, particularly if there are some serious issues in the past, but once you accept past situations, you will feel better about yourself. Don’t dwell on things you cannot change. It is so much harder to concentrate on the present moment, when the past is clouding your thinking. Clear your mind. You will be able to face the present moment without grief or regret, when you learn to accept the past for what it is when those thoughts arise.

3. Accept the future with open arms. Just as you need to leave the past behind, you need to accept the future. None of us know what the future holds, so worrying about things we cannot change is futile. Relax and accept what the universe offers, it is going to happen anyway!
* How many hours from your precious day do you waste by sitting around thinking about what you’re going to do? When you stop thinking, you have more time to actually do it!

4. Be mindful. Even the most mundane of chores should be done with an open mind. Being mindful ensures you pay close attention to what you are doing in the present. Open your senses to what you are doing, you will be overwhelmed with an abundance of positive feelings you didn’t think you were capable of.

5. Get in touch with nature. Take some time to get in touch with nature, as they say,”Stop and Smell the Roses”. You can go for a walk enjoying the sunshine or just sit under a tree.
Always remember you must take the time to Relax

In maintaining a relaxed attitude, you will achieve conscious living if you keep trying.

By MaryAnn Roche.