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We all seem to be so busy. How often do you hear, “I’m sorry I haven’t called; it’s been so crazy,” or, “My day was so hectic I didn’t have time to sit down and eat lunch.” We’re driving, working, planning, organizing, buying, researching, cleaning, scheduling, or helping. It kind of makes you wonder, what is it all for? Are we just trying to keep our heads above water? Are we working hard and striving for more so that we can enjoy life at some point? And when is that point?
Well, I say we should enjoy our work, chores, and yes, even exercise. Replace the word enjoy with embrace, engage in, be grateful for. All involve the same thing- seeing the present moment as friendly. It is only in the Now that we can truly be happy and alive. We could all use some help bringing our attention and awareness back to the present moment. If you struggle with this, try yoga, church, or another activity that you love like gardening or bicycling. These are good ways to stay fully engaged in the present moment.
Here’s an excerpt from A NEW EARTH Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle. This guy knows a little bit about the importance and power of living in and loving the present moment. And by a little bit, I mean, he’s the man.
“When you are present, when your attention is fully in the Now, that Presence will flow into and transform what you do. There will be quality and power in it. You are present when what you are doing is not primarily a means to an end (money, prestige, winning) but fulfilling in itself, when there is joy and aliveness in what you do. And of course, you cannot be present unless you become friendly with the present moment. That is the basis for effective action, uncontaminated by negativity.”
So for example, if you’re a teacher, are you having fun? Are you taking the time to enjoy your students, or are you getting bogged down by deadlines, dates, and test scores? I’m not suggesting you throw out your lesson plan, by any means. I am suggesting that you can be more effective at your job if you remember to focus on the most important thing- your students finding joy in learning. I don’t think I have to explain why that alone is a tremendous contribution to the world. And the same goes whether you are a nurse or a nail tech. Find joy in the present moment and be all up in it!
DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
There is JOY and ALIVENESS in all that I do.
I am JOY.
I am the epitome of ALIVE and WELL.
I am a human being JOY and bringing JOY.
I am GRATEFUL for my breath today.
I find reasons to laugh hard about the small things.
This moment is perfect.
I am happy, healthy and whole now, in this moment.
I LOVE what I have been called to do.
My job is to bring JOY into every situation and I take this job seriously.
I find the JOY in every person I meet.
I am responsible for the energy I bring into the room. I choose POSITIVITY.
I see every moment as PERFECT.
I see the perfection in every interaction I have today.
This is a friendly universe.
I scan my world for small miracles.
I accept the present moment and find the perfection in it.
And so it is!
If you’re interested in learning how to stay in the present moment during times of joy and conflict in your relationship, attend a couples counseling session. Even conflict and disagreement can teach us about ourselves. If you and your partner find yourself getting weighed down by the facts and details of a situation, you’re missing what’s really important and will continuously struggle to find true resolution. In counseling, we focus more on the process than the content. Part of my job, as a therapist, is to help you stay in the present moment and embrace it. Couples therapy can help you find and keep the JOY in your relationship.
Thanks for stopping by! Now go be joyful.
Shelley
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