The eternal present is the space within which your whole life unfolds, the one thing that remains constant. Life is now. The now is the only point that can take you beyond the limited confines of the mind.
All you really need to do is accept this moment fully. You
are then at ease in the here and now and at ease with yourself.
- Eckhart Tolle
When it feels difficult to stay in the moment
spending time in the garden helps.
By preparing the soil then pressing a seed,
bulb, or plant into the earth you spend quality time in the present.
Weeding takes focus along with watering. This
preparation and planting does not cause worry about what will bloom. The
present activities nourish the result. Surprises abound.
Digging in the dirt can alter perceptions.
Other ways to observe nature arise to distract the mind from worry or struggles.
Take a walk around the block and notice the details.
Find a rainbow of hues in flowers and trees.
Observe the light, shapes, and textures.
Take in the spaces and sounds without judgment.
Listen for the silence beneath the sounds.
Observe the rhythm of your breathing as air flows in and out,
Enjoy the life energy inside your body.
Keep track of moments in a cell phone or notepad.
According to Eckhart Tolle, "The more you focus on time past and future, the more you rob yourself of the potential of now. You will notice that in the moment, past is gone and future relates only to the choices to look, smell, feel and breathe."
Let the sunshine in.
Feel a flood of energy
for change and self-renewal.
Add a smile.
Find a chuckle.
After experiencing the moments in movement write about them.
Feel the free flow when detailing your observations.
Writing continues to grab attention to the present moment.
Relish the diversion from despair by creating moments without judgment. Moods will alter as a result.
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