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Now, let this be said, I’m not saying planning’s a bad thing, or dreaming for that matter. But it doesn’t escape my notice that a lot of future “projecting” I do isn’t peaceful. My teacher and friend Byron Katie is famous for saying “if you want fear on purpose, get a future, if you want shame, get a past.
How are you doing with staying in present moment?
Here are some tips I’ve learned that help me stay a bit longer in present moment.
1. When you find yourself imagining fearful scenarios ask yourself, “Is this only possibility?” Search for what else could be true, rather than what you fear.
2. Remind yourself that worrying about future or regretting past isn’t going to change what has or is going to happen.
3. Do you have a fundamental trust that whatever happens you’re going to be ok? Can you find times from your past that serve as evidence that this is true? If so, draw on that experience.
4. Are your basic needs met, does your life work? Often we move into future because we think it will be better there. Consider addressing what ever is not in balance so it will become desirable to be more in now.
5. Practice power of present. Focus on something positive or beautiful right here and now and breathe it in. Let yourself fully feel it.
6. Then, be willing to let go of that too and move on to next moment.
After our invigorating conversation my friend and I walked to waters edge to experience ocean. We both gasped when chill of water hit our bare feet. We laughed and looked at each other and both expressed joy of being able to share moment.
It’s YOUR life…imagine possibilities!
Helaine Iris is a certified Life Coach, writer and teacher that loves her life. For a solution focused complimentary session visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com or call her 603-357-8546 or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com