Dave Baxter M.A.S.C. (Life Coach)
Did 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?
The chances are you're like most people and you regularly think about something that happened in the past or you're focused on something that could happen in the future.
When you are thinking about the past or the future - you are not here - your are not living in the now!
When you are not living in the now you fail to utilise what is called 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.
We all live in the present moment but very few of us actually utilise the power of this very present moment
Let's face it the only thing that exists is what is happening right now
The future does not exist - it simply has not 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 are 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.
Chances are you're either allowing your ego to dominate your present moment, or you're focusing on the mistakes of the past, or you're so consumed with the future that you are forgetting to live in the present moment
I know some of you may say:
"Right now I don't have a job and the bank is about to foreclose. My wife / husband just left me and I'm stuck with 3 children> My present is not exactly pleasant"
If your present or current situation is not pleasant then you are comparing it to something else - you are 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 are probably looking for work BUT don't focus on the fact that you don't have a job, don't focus on how difficult it may seem to get a job, 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 si and make the most of it with the intention of making the present better with each step that you take.
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