More Presence
Dear Santa,These are the presents I would like to see under my tree:
More of this and less of that.
Thank you,
LJ (Little Johnny)
It seems that’s what we’re all looking for – more of something or less of something.
More health, less sickness
More wealth, less money worries
More joy, less sadness
More love, less hate
The list goes on and on.
There is one gift that covers all the bases – More presence.
When you are present, you’re not focused on the concepts of more or less, you’re focused on what can’t be quantified but qualifies you for the peace that passes all understanding – The Present Moment.
The Present Moment is an experience that’s outside your head. If you’re commenting on it, it’s already in the past. Presence is being in the moment without commentary. You’re in the flow of life when you are present.
When you are attempting to arrange your moments, you’re like the cruise director on The Titanic; you’re headed for disaster. They will never be like what you painstakingly planned, so stop insisting on how it has to be and take advantage of the only thing you can count on – how it is.
Being part of the moment is being immersed in the moment. Take the time to let the moment wash over you rather than attempting to change the course of mighty rivers.
The current is going in your direction when you go in the direction of the current. Each moment has its own current; be a part of it or struggle against it.
There will be plenty of time for planning in many of the moments we’re not present, so don’t worry. There’s no risk of our attempts to control the universe going away. This is just a reminder to occasionally step away from the daunting task of reeling in reality and just be part of it.
Stepping away is the gift of awareness which leads us to presence where the clarity of mental silence leads us naturally to more of this and less of that.
I hope there is lots of presence under your tree.
All the best,
John
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