And It is Called Present for a Reason!
It is called the "Present" for a reason!
Five years ago, I used to walk into nature to "catch" the moment. I’d tell myself: "I am going to chant Om and make miracles." I was waiting for a miracle to happen outside of me. Little did I know... I was the miracle.
Why Is "Here and Now" So Challenging?
Being present is so simple that it’s actually tricky. Our brains make noise, just like any other part of our body. Since it’s right between our ears, we hear it loud and clear!
When you decide to be still:
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The thoughts get louder. (That’s okay!)
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Your body begins to itch. (That’s normal!)
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You feel a sudden urge to jump up and finish "urgent" tasks.
We are trained to live in a rush. We’ve been taught that doing nothing is unproductive. When we finally stop, our subconscious mind just runs its old programs.
How to be in the Present Moment?
First, we have to take it slowly and in baby steps! Second, we make it constantly, at the same time, and in the same place. Third, we begin with 5 mins and expand them gradually.
Before taking this moment, make sure to tell your body/subconscious mind: " Hey buddy, my moment, my rules! For the X time, I ask you to remain calm. Later on, I will comply with your request. You are safe with me!"
You train your body to know that at this moment, it is your moment. It might get louder at first and show some resistance. And that is ok! Be patient.
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Be Consistent: Do it at the same time and place every day.
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Start Small: Begin with 5 minutes and expand gradually.
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Negotiate with your mind: Before you start, tell your subconscious: "Hey buddy, my moment, my rules. Stay calm for now. I’ll get back to your to-do list later. You are safe with me."
What to Do?
In these precious 5 mins (at the beginning, since you will increase them), just be silent and feel your body! Feel your breath, feel your heart, your skin, your toes, your fingers. Scan your whole body.
When the thoughts rush into your mind, just bring your awareness to your breath!
You can do a simple breathing exercise.
For example, the box breathing: 5 in., 5 hold. 5 out. 5 hold. In a loop. For 10 cycles.
And then you go back to your body and your surroundings. You can listen to music and light up a smudge or incense, setting the intention of enjoying the present moment.
What to Expect?
Waking up and seeing your house clean, laundry folded, dishes washed, and all those tasks are done. Just kidding!
Trust that once you begin to make it a constant practice to be in the Present, to be calmer, and to enjoy even more the little gifts that Life gives us. Trust that you will get addicted to tapping into this beautiful state of consciousness. And trust that from there you begin to innerstand how to bend your Reality even more.
Read More
You can check the Guide I wrote to bend our Reality through the Power of Words:
I AM: Affirmations - The Guide by Rita Bou Malhab
Bend Your Reality: How to Access and Reprogram The Subconscious Mind
ChatGPT & Our Subconscious Mind: 3 Mind-Blowing Truths (new)
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