All we have is the present moment. Too often, we let our thoughts steal the present by thinking about the past or future. Can-Am Interventions would like to bring awareness to the importance of living in the present and some tips to avoid wandering thinking that distracts us from the most important moment that we have… the present. Reflect on the most enjoyable moment of your life. Did this moment involve thinking, or were you completely focused on an activity? Chances are, you were completely focused on an activity. When you become intensely conscious of the present moment, you create a gap in thinking, in which you are highly alert and aware. Those who have meditated have experienced this enjoyable state of consciousness.
There is no off switch for your mind
Our minds are always running automatically, and we are addicted to thinking. So how can we experience this more enjoyable state of consciousness more often, in which we are truly living in the moment? To do this, we must give our normal daily activities the fullest attention, so that they become an end in themselves.For example, yesterday I was washing my dishes, which is typically a mundane activity for me. But this time, I purposefully focused my attention completely on the activity, ensuring I didn’t miss a single spot and focusing on the warmth of the water. To my surprise, the activity became highly enjoyable. It had become an end in itself, while in the past, it had been a means to an end.
Stopping your thoughts from stealing the present moment
Your past and future have no reality- your only reality is the present. As you focus on the past or future, your present moment becomes stolen. The more you focus in the present, the more alive and conscious you become.When you are walking through your house or place of work, notice every step you make, every movement, and your breathing. Focus completely on the activity without thinking. Do this for all of your daily activities. You will begin to feel a level of inner peace that you had never felt before.
Negative emotions come from thinking too much about the past or future
Fear, stress and worry come from too much focus on the future. Guilt, sadness and regret come from too much focus on the past. When your focus is on the present, you free yourself from these negative emotions.
Three tips for living in the present:
1) Focus on your daily activities as an end in themselves, without thinking about the past or future
2) Do not judge yourself when you drift between living in the present and the past or future. Do become aware of the times when you are not focused on the present
3) Continue practicing and choosing to focus your consciousness in the present. You will become better at this, until focus on the present moment becomes your predominate state
Need help?
Learning new methods of training your thoughts can be a tedious task. It requires perseverance and patience. Let people around you know that you are learning and applying this new method so that you can receive guidance when you need it. Many times, people try these methods on their own and have many difficulties, this is very normal. Re-training the brain is not an easy task but very obtainable. Can-Am Interventions promotes healthy mental thinking. We have a vast experience working with individuals who have had issues working on these methods alone. We are here to understand who you are, where you want to be, and to guide you to the mental state that you desire to achieve. If you have any questions or concerns, we invite you to reach out to us to have a discussion about you, and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to meeting you.
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