by Ryan Pearson

Created on: August 20, 2008

To truly live abundantly in the present, we
must dismiss the past.The past can act as an
anchor that holds us back from being truly
happy and abundant in the present moment.

We must learn to accept this universal truth, now
is all there ever is. Nothing else exist, besides
from this present moment. When you spend your time
thinking about the past or the future, you

are in a fantasy land. Your fantasies of the
past may seem very real, our mind is quite
powerful. Through the power of our mind, we can
make the past feel very real, however it is
not real.

When you can allow yourself to be present in any
given moment, you have the potential to experience
deep inner peace. You have the power to experience
an abundance of joy, love and total inner peace and
fulfillment.

Many people continue to live the same scenarios over
and over again,because they are constantly thinking
about the past. Whatever you think about, you bring
about. You will naturally create, in your life, whatever
your consistent dominant thoughts are. If you continue
to focus on past events in your life, you will continue
to recreate situations that are similar to what you are
thinking about.

Every moment that you spend in your head thinking about the
past or possible futures, you are missing what is happening
in your life, at the present moment. Most people miss the
majority of their life, because they were not present in
many of the moments in their life. Rather they were
spending time regretting the past or wishing things were
the way they used to be. Or they were wishing things were
different by fantasizing about a possible future. The
future is not real and will not be real, until it becomes
the present moment.

I have heard people say that all we have is our memories.
I strongly disagree with that statement. I say all that we
have is this present moment, right now. Now is all that matters.
Every time we get too caught up in our memories, good or bad,
we are missing this present moment. Every moment lost can
never be recaptured.

If you are ready to start living abundantly in the present
moment, then start appreciating every moment. Start feeling
gratitude in every single moment of your life. Be present,
put all of your focus on the sights, smells and feelings
that are right in front of you and within you at every moment.

If you continue to practice being present on a consistent
basis, you will notice your whole world changes. When you
are present the whole world around you becomes more alive.
Colors become brighter, food tastes better, intimacy feels
more intense, feelings become stronger, everything is more
alive, because you are more alive. The only way to feel
truly alive is to be completely present. This is what
happens to great athletes, artists, musicians and
performers. They all experience a heightened experience
with all of their senses, because they are completely,
one hundred percent, focused on their present task
in the present moment.

Experience every moment of your life with a feeling of
gratitude. Constantly, throughout your day, say in your head
or out loud, "Thank you for this moment". Another great
quote from the movie 'The Peaceful Warrior', that I would
also encourage you to say often, is "Now is all there is,
I am this moment". You are this moment, now, enjoy it and
live fully and graciously. Remember, now is called the present,
because it is a gift. Be grateful for your present.

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