We hear it all the time “live in the moment!” Why?

They say 90% of our think time in spent on the past or on the future, either with regrets or on fears. Precious, nonrecoverable time spent miles away in the thought pond (remember that place).

There are times when we do need to be there, planning, organizing and making peace. But when we do, we remove ourselves from the present. It’s like when we get behind the camera . . we miss the party. Focus and thoughts go elsewhere.

When we live in the moment, we experience the richness of life. We feel, we interact, we contribute. We are wide awake, receiving the gifts being freely given. The gifts we couldn’t receive when far away.

So how do we stay present and live the here and now? We engage the 5 senses.

Present
Reflection
Ears (hearing)  What do I hear?
Skin (touch)  What do I feel?
Eyes (sight)  What do I see?
Nose (smell)  What do I smell?
Tongue (taste)  What do I taste?

When you consciously answer one of these questions, you are brought back to the present. Use the face to help. It contains all the sensory elements. Start at the ears and travel over the skin to the eyes, down the slope of the nose to the tongue. When you see the body part, ask what yours is doing.

Your reminders (and incentives) are all around . . in the faces of those you love! Enjoy the present moment with them.

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