Comments on: Practical Tips to Practice Being Present http://zenhabits.net/2007/04/practical-tips-to-practice-being-present/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Judi Bagnato http://zenhabits.net/2007/04/practical-tips-to-practice-being-present/#comment-55562 Judi Bagnato Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:36:35 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/04/practical-tips-to-practice-being-present/#comment-55562 What can be more important than staying present. Just my thoughts on the subject: Every moment of our lives is filled with richness and magic and worthy of being savored. If our ability to exist purely in the moment is lost and the joys immediately in front of us are overshadowed by thoughts of the past and worry about future then we must reestablish our connection to the present in order to discover and appreciate what is beautiful about this unique moment in time, discover the abundance that life is presenting, as well as realizing that there is a purpose to everything that happens. By living in the present - also called "mindfulness" - we can realize that we are not our thoughts, but rather observers of our thoughts moment to moment, neither grasping or pushing them away. This builds our trust, and supports us in being willing to be more open to really experience life as it unfolds. Cultivating this nonjudgmental awareness of present has been proven by science to reduce stress, boost immune function, reduce chronic pain and reduce the risk of many illnesses. Especially when overwhelmed from our hectic, complex lives, staying present means immersing yourself fully in every experience, whether positive or negative. As you learn to embrace the present in an all-encompassing way, you will come to realize that life's magnificence is a product of its moments. from www.illuminartecollection.com What can be more important than staying present. Just my thoughts on the subject:

Every moment of our lives is filled with richness and magic and worthy of being savored. If our ability to exist purely in the moment is lost and the joys immediately in front of us are overshadowed by thoughts of the past and worry about future then we must reestablish our connection to the present in order to discover and appreciate what is beautiful about this unique moment in time, discover the abundance that life is presenting, as well as realizing that there is a purpose to everything that happens. By living in the present – also called “mindfulness” – we can realize that we are not our thoughts, but rather observers of our thoughts moment to moment, neither grasping or pushing them away. This builds our trust, and supports us in being willing to be more open to really experience life as it unfolds. Cultivating this nonjudgmental awareness of present has been proven by science to reduce stress, boost immune function, reduce chronic pain and reduce the risk of many illnesses. Especially when overwhelmed from our hectic, complex lives, staying present means immersing yourself fully in every experience, whether positive or negative. As you learn to embrace the present in an all-encompassing way, you will come to realize that life’s magnificence is a product of its moments.
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