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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Live In the Moment

Living in the moment means letting go of the past and trusting in the future. If we are positive and optimistic in the present, our future will be positive and promising too. We owe it to ourselves to make every moment count – now!

Tips for living in the moment

Train your mind to focus on the current activity.
Engage in, and feel what you are doing. Enjoy the process.
Learn relaxation techniques in order to be present in each moment.
Take notice of your surroundings - sights, sounds, smells, ambiance.
Listen attentively to the conversation of others, music, even silence.
Savor your food and drink. Taste each morsel.

Benefits of living in the moment

You become more connected with your thoughts and feelings
Are more connected to others
Feel more gratitude and enjoyment of life
If you live in the moment, it won’t pass you by
Feel more focused, peaceful and alive
Feel less anxious and fearful
Like all skills, training yourself to enjoy and live in the moment takes time and practice. Begin now and see life from a fresh, new perspective.

http://www.essentiallifeskills.net/moment.html

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