“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” — Buddha
- What is “Live in the Moment”?
All of our unhappiness, be it sorrow, depression, frustration, fear or anger, results from hovering in the past or worrying about the future. Many a time, we forget what we can control for ourselves is here and now. We cannot change what has happened in the past, either can we tell what may or may not happen in the future.
“Live in the Moment” is to focus on what we are doing here and now. Without immersing ourselves in what has happened in the past, we’ll have no regret; without worrying about what may or may not happen in the future, we’ll have no anxiety.
- How to Live in the Moment?
- One thought at a time
Our mind is full of thoughts. Turn off the thoughts that are irrelevant with what you are doing right now.
2. Midfulness-practice
Focus our mind on what we are doing. Have the awareness in all our actions. Whether we are listening to the music, eating a banana, or washing dishes, immerse ourselves into every movement we make. We are not thinking about the appointment, the meeting, or the phonecall. We are fully living in the moment.
3. Meditation
Regular meditation will help us become focused. The meditation I’m practicing is to focus on my breath.
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June 1, 2008 at 8:42 pm
jonzilla45
Hello cynthiazhai
I enjoyed reading “Live in the Moment” and your other articles. I admire your thought process and writing style. Your blog is nicely laid out too.
John
May 7, 2010 at 5:34 pm
cynthiazhai
Hi John, thank you for your comments and kind words!
June 2, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Phantomias
🙂
June 4, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Gerald Ford
Hello,
Where is this quote from the Buddha found? This is one is new to me. Thanks!
May 7, 2010 at 5:35 pm
cynthiazhai
I was taught by my Master.