Are You Present-Minded?
August 15th, 2010How much do you live life in the present moment? Or is your daily life a constant mental battle between past problems and future concerns?
I’ve mentioned that I’ve been reading again through Dr. Richard Carlson’s book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.” I wasn’t going to make another reference to it but then I came across the chapter on being present-minded or “living on purpose,” as author, Dawna Markova, also challenges. The tendency to not live present-minded is such a wide spread mental trap that most people unknowingly fall into — one which literally steals the joy out of life — that I could not deprive you of the opportunity to discuss it again.
Listen to this quote from Dr. Carlson which aptly describes not living a present-minded life:
We allow past problems and future concerns to dominate our present moments, so much so that we end up anxious, frustrated, depressed, and hopeless. On the flip side, we also postpone our gratification, our stated priorities, and our happiness, convincing ourselves that “someday” will be better than today. While we’re busy Immerse Yourself in the Full Healing Contemplation Here »
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