So many books have been written about living in the present moment. You can explore this concept from many different perspectives just by visiting your book store. Everyone seems to have a different viewpoint on the method for living in the now. I have a really hard time living in the now. My schedule has me thinking so far ahead, that I completely disregard what’s happening right now. So, I miss a lot of things.
For me, living in the now, means choosing to do less. We’ve talked before about the schedules that run our lives. Sometimes, I go through days where I am scheduled every hour until I go to bed. This makes me crazy, and always leaves me anticipating what comes next. I’ve come to appreciate the quiet moments in my life, because they allow me to be present. I notice the little things that I might have missed, if I was working my schedule.
I always notice the beauty of nature, the leaves and flowers, the sky, the light as it changes through the day. I also notice people, how they interact with each other. I see them show love through action, by holding someone’s hand, giving a kiss, greeting with a hug. When I experience these little glimpses of the now, I feel peaceful and loved by the universe, and also very present. It reminds me of the gift that life truly is, if we only stop to experience it. ♥
What is your method for living in the now? How are you going to change your routine to experience more of it?
