Posts Tagged ‘Present Moment’

Have you ever been in your car driving to a particular destination only to arrive and realize that you didn’t remember seeing anything or anyone along the way? Or maybe you started eating your dinner, took a few bites and then noticed the plate was completely empty. I think we’ve all had similar experiences. These are examples of mindlessness…we’re on “autopilot”.

We all fall into habits that result in our not being present or tuned in to our own lives. By doing this we might miss out on some amazing opportunities. Or we might be unaware of some really important information related to Read the rest of this entry »

“I’ll be happy when…” How many of you start your sentences (or your thoughts) with those words? When will you be happy? When you: Own a Ferrari? Have a child? Pay off your house? Why not be happy right now? Why not find joy in what you’re doing at the present moment?

When you make the present moment the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do increases dramatically. You don’t have to wait for something to happen in your life in order to find happiness and experience joy.

If you can enjoy what you are already doing, the positive changes and results you are seeking are more likely to show up and in a timelier manner. Don’t ask for permission Read the rest of this entry »

What is success? I assume most people associate success with money. Typically you (and others) judge your success by looking at your annual salary, dollars in your bank account, car you drive, size of your house, etc.

However, I think it makes more sense, and is perhaps becoming more acceptable, to measure success in other ways. I did a bit of investigation and found a few alternative measures of success. Here’s what I’ve determined success is to me…today:

* Balance: A sense of well-being uniting mind, body and spirit; each element of life producing a consistent level of joy.

* Journey: An on-going process unfolding naturally and effortlessly. Read the rest of this entry »