Living in the moment. It seems like such a simple idea, yet we all struggle with it. So what exactly prevents us from being present in our lives?
Thoughts! Those pesky, nagging thoughts about anything and everything -- the bills, our obligations, past wounds, potential outcomes (that may or may never happen), etc. Let's be honest, we are ALL guilty of letting thoughts control us. But it doesn't have to be this way.
When you learn to stay present in your circumstances, something amazing happens. You surrender and maintain control at the same time. Sound dichotomous? Perhaps, but think about it. By training your mind to get the most out of "now" you're actually taking control of your thoughts (as opposed to them controlling you). And by doing so, you are letting go and surrendering to the moment. Suddenly, the only place you need to be is here. Now.
In truth, this is a challenging skill to develop; however, the results are much greater than the time and effort it takes to learn. Staying present in your life makes you feel alive. You become awake and aware and naturally empowered to embrace your path. Life stops coming at you... because you've allowed yourself to flow with it.
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