Why You Need To Live In The Present Moment...

Png_Prince · Post time 29-3-2007 08:25 PM

You ever catch yourself daydreaming or thinking about something
that happened some time ago - or even something that may or may not
happen in the future?

Like most people everyday you probably think about something that
happened in the past or you're focused on something that could
happen in the future.

When you you're thinking about the past or the future - you're not
here - you're not living in the now. You're not living in the
present moment.

When you're not living in the now you fail to utilize what I call
the power of now - something that can dramatically improve your
life in ways you never thought possible.

If you want to achieve success, happiness and live the life you
want - start living in the now; be here now by experiencing the
present moment for the gift that it is.

Be Here Now

We all live in the present moment but very few of us utilize the
power of this current moment.

Let's face it the only thing that exists is what is happening right
now.

The past does not exist; it's over with and should be nothing but a
fading memory.

The future does not exist; it simply hasn't happened yet.

Both the past and the future are only a part of your thoughts and
memories; they only exist in your mind and not in reality.

The only thing that really exists right now is the very present
moment that you live in and from this present moment you can draw
tremendous power; the kind of power that can change your life and
allow you to achieve your goals.

Now you may not like the present moment but that's only because
you're thinking about what you feel the present should be. You're
comparing the present moment to something else and not appreciating
what is happening right now.

You're either allowing your ego to dominate your present moment, or
you're focusing on mistakes of the past, or you're consumed with
the future that you're forgetting to live in the present moment.

I know some of you may say:
"Karim, right now I don't have a job and the bank is about to
foreclose. Plus my wife/husband just left me and I'm stuck with 3
kids. My present is not exactly pleasant."

If you're present or current situation is not pleasant then you are
comparing it to something else you're probably thinking about what
the now should be instead of dealing with what is going on.

If you don't have a job then it's time to look for one.
I know you're probably looking for work but don't focus on the fact
that you don't have a job, and don't focus on how difficult it may
seem to get a job. Instead, simply concentrate on going out and
getting a job. This is the process of doing what has to be done now
and not worrying about the way things should be.

At the end of the day see where you are and focus on what needs to
be done next.

If your children need attention right now then give them attention.
If you need to go out and look for work right now then do it.
Don't compare your present situation to anything accept what it is
and make the most of it with the intention of making the present
better with each step that you take.

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying accept your present situation and
don't do anything to improve it.

I'm saying deal with your present situation and do everything you
can to improve your life.

When you begin working on the present moment with the intent of
improving your life you begin to utilize the power of now you leave
the past in the past, you don't concentrate on the future and
instead you start living in the present moment doing everything
that you can to improve your life now.

When you do this you send a powerful message to your subconscious
mind.
You tell your subconscious that you are here now and ready to get
to work to improve your life.

Your Subconscious mind then begins working for you because your
subconscious only understands the present moment your subconscious
does not understand the future or the past your subconscious only
lives in the now; it only exists in the present moment.

While many of you will be able to grasp and understand the concept
of living in the now and working with the power of the present
moment practicing it is quite another thing.

To start working with the power of now you have to get your mind to
work differently you have to get your mind to simply focus on what
is happening and what needs to be done right now. No more comparing
or hoping for things to get better.
Just deal with what is and what has to be done.

When you do this you start moving forward and you allow your
subconscious mind to help you achieve your goal because you are
here now - working with your subconscious to create the situations
that you want. Start living in the present moment and get your
subconscious mind working for you today

Png_Prince · Post time 29-3-2007 08:28 PM

The Present is All That Exists

You have memories, you will have feelings when you think about the
past, you may worry about the future but let's face it the past no
longer exists.
You can't step back in time and go into the past.
The past is done with. It doesn't exist.

You can't step into the future and see what happens. Despite what
so called psychics and astrologers say there is no way of seeing
the future or living in the future.
It hasn't happened one day that future will arrive and if you're
not paying attention, if you're too focused on the past or still
worrying about the future you'll miss it completely.

The only thing that is taking place right now is the present moment.
As you read this newsletter that's all that you are doing.
When you are done the moment that you are currently experiencing
will never happen again! The now will never happen again!
Your present moment will never happen again!

Even when you think about the past you think about it in the
present moment.
You don't physically go back in time and remember the past.
You only remember the past in this present moment.

When you think about the future you do it in the present moment not
in the future.

When you think about the past and the future you are wasting the
valuable time and power that you have in the present moment.

The only reason people are unhappy is because they fail to live in
the present moment, they fail to embrace the now.
Instead, they often think about what their present moment should be
and allow their ego to dominate them thus the unhappiness sets in.

It is impossible to have a problem and live in the present moment
at the same time.
When you live in the present moment your attention is completely
focused on what is happening at that very moment.
There are no thoughts of the future or the past.
If you are at work - focus on work. If you are at home focus on the
home.
If you are with friends focus on your friends.

When you do this your subconscious mind is released and free to
start working on improving your life.

When you are focused on the past or worried about the future the
subconscious is lost in confusion. It doesn't know what you want
and is forced to go from present to past and present to future
without being given the time or ability to create the situations
you need to improve your life in the present moment. You never
allow your subconscious to function in the present moment - which
is the only place that it can work.

Focus on the present moment.
Allow your subconscious mind to work for you everyday by working
with the power of the present moment.
Begin directing your subconscious to help you
achieve your goals

Many of you may be seeking answers, trying to make decisions or
just hoping to discover a passion that you can follow.

All of these answers come when you live in the now - when you are
focused on the present moment you will receive your answers.

You can't step back into the past or step into the future to
receive these answers, they only come in the present moment.

But if you're focused on the past or consumed with the future then
when the answer is delivered you'll miss it.

Why?

Because you were not living in the present moment - this is where
you can receive the answer.

If you want to start directing your subconscious mind and if you
want to stop living in the past and start living in the now then
you need to take control of your mind and subconscious mind and
begin creating the life you want

How You Can Live In The Now

If you're ready to start living in the now and begin creating the
life that you want then take a look at your present situation and
ask yourself what's wrong with the very moment you are in.

Don't think about what happened yesterday or sometime in the past.
Don't focus on what might or might not happen tomorrow.
Take a look at the very moment you are in not 5 minutes from now
and see if there is anything wrong. If you are at home is there
something wrong?

Don't say you are out of work that's not the present moment because
you are looking at what is not happening.

I want you to focus your mind on what is happening then see what is
wrong with that picture.

You should find nothing wrong with the present moment it is what it
is and once you accept it you can start living again.

Let's face it you can't turn your mind off but you can get it to
work differently and that's what you should start doing.

Because if you don't take control of your mind your mind will
control you and that's not going to help you improve your life.

Ask yourself these next questions:
Do you find yourself waiting for something to happen?
Are you waiting to get some more time? Make more money?
Meet the right person? Are you waiting for the right opportunity?

Waiting is another game the mind plays because it doesn't want to
live in the present moment.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you're not
living in the present moment you are focusing on anything but the
present moment.

I know you can't focus on the present moment or live in the now 24
hours a day.
But start by doing this for a few minutes a day and then continue
expanding the exercise everyday.

Then track your progress. See how you feel when you only focus on
what is happening right now. As you continually do this you'll see
yourself starting to enjoy the process.

Here's a suggestion. The next time you are driving or walking pay
attention only to what is happening around you. Listen to the
sounds, observe the people. Don't think about what you have to do
or what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow or what
might happen in five minutes.

Focus your attention only on what is happening right now. Doing
this will get your mind to start living in the present moment and
before you know it you'll be able to focus your mind and utilize
the power of now.

Start utilizing the power of now - you'll be more focused and
you'll enjoy the present moment. Best of all you'll start moving
toward achieving your goals and living the life you want