Are you present in the now moment?
For as long as I can remember, I "hated" reading. I often saw my mom and grandma reading enthusiastically, but I never thought it was for me. I was essentially "judging a book by its cover." I made a few attempts, but each time I read, my mind would wander to a hundred different things, and nothing could hold my attention. As I grew older and began practicing yoga, I noticed a desire to read. I started with books about yoga, as they captured my interest. I then found myself drawn to "spiritual guide" books, if that's what they're called. One of my favorite authors now is Eckhart Tolle, and I can lose myself for hours in his books. I also take notes when I read, and below are some cliff notes/one-liners (which may be grammatically incorrect). I know many people feel the same way I did about reading, but perhaps these one-liners will pique your interest. The book is called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.
Surrender is not weakness, there is great strength in it. When you surrender you are free.
Observe your mind and thoughts… smile at it.
You can stop the life corroding insanity simply by acknowledging the present moment.
Only the present can free you from your past.
Beauty arises in the stillness of your presence, be grateful when it happens.
We don’t have “problems” we have life situations.
The more consciousness you direct into your inner body the higher the energy level is and which negativity cannot affect you anymore.
Things will go wrong, upset will happen, you will have a conditioned reaction which is fear. When this happens immediately go within your body could only be a few seconds, but by doing this you will come into the now.
Observe emotions, don’t give them attention. Acknowledge it and accept it as what is.
When listening, listen with your mind and body. Open space in your body to listen. That is the best gift you can give someone.
Surrender to what is. Stop the suffering
Pay attention to silence.
Don’t let fear of the future take over your present now.
For love to flourish, the light of your presence needs to be strong enough so that you no longer get taken over by the thinker. The love and joy underneath the pain is enlightenment, freedom.
Watch your thoughts and behavior in repeat cycles. The ego will try to trick you into acting badly.
Learn to express feelings without blaming.
We have lived long enough to know that things will “go wrong: quite often. It is at those times your surrender to it if you want to eliminate pain and sorrow from your life.
- see my example below- do you stay present?
What are your thoughts? The cover describes it as a "guide to spiritual enlightenment," which sounds wonderful. Achieving peace, happiness, mindfulness, and enlightenment—whatever you seek—requires effort. The "one-liners" above and the book's contents should be practiced daily to embark on the journey meant for you. Negativity obstructs this path, hindering peace. Avoid letting your ego dominate; allow peace to flow, and you'll notice more positive aspects than negative ones. For instance, if you're standing before a stunning garden of spring flowers while people argue nearby, do you focus on their anger and drama, or do you admire the garden's beauty, ignoring the conflict? Observe next time you're out: do you always notice the negative, or do you find positivity in everything? Stay present!
MUCH LOVE
XOXO
P.S. Thank you Ekhart Tolle for your enlightenment!
- all quoted from The Power of Now
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