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Today I found
out how to live.
The words I am
about to say will be just that: words. I have read words
like this many times and have said to myself: “that's
right.” But I never knew how to apply them. Words can't
really teach anything. Only when they are applied in life,
and result in actual personal experiences, can any real
learning occur.
So here goes:
the way to live is to be present in the moment. Not thinking
about plans, worries, or anxieties for the future, or
regretting the past. When you’re “in the moment” you feel a
sense of power and connection, and you just KNOW that you
have the best opportunity to create your life in just the
way you’d like. Being ‘in the moment’ connects you with the
creative energy of the universe and your own life force.
Living in the
moment without worrying about the future or past means that
you are not resisting life. You are broadcasting a pure
signal to the universe. You are aware of your infallible,
but often subtle, inner guidance. This is the key to living
in the moment.
We all know
what life is like on planet earth: every month there are
bills to pay. You can't just do what feels joyful, because
most often you can't make any money at it. And so the
pressure, the inevitable certainty of 'the bills' and
financial obligation, squeezes the life out of most of us.
It causes us to constantly separate ourselves from
the moment. So many times I have thought, and have heard
others say, “Oh, that would be fun! But I can't. I have to
go to work.” Or, “I can't afford it.”
Since it isn’t
possible to predict the future, it isn’t possible to know
precisely how that new job, that great relationship, or
financial security can manifest. That's why we plan for the
future. That's why we worry about the future.
Planning is
great, as long as focus is maintained on what we are
planning for, and not worrying about how it's going to come!
It's only
necessary to plan enough to get a clear vision, and then
live in the moment. How do you know when you’ve gotten
there? You’ll feel a sense of excitement and eagerness.
You’ll feel ready to get into action because every cell of
your being is aligned to the task ahead. (Too much planning
is a waste of time, because it takes you out of the moment.
If you feel the need to keep planning, then you’re not
really lined up yet).
I have lived
with this pressure for 50 years, and in all that time I
haven't been able to find a way around it. It's especially
true for younger people, who don't have money saved or
invested.
Every time we
disconnect from the present moment, we stop the flow of all
of things we have ever wanted from coming to us. It's just
as simple as that.
Every time we
say, “I can't do that even though I want to because [fill
in the blank]” we are creating the undesired situation. We
activate [fill in the blank] every time we think it, speak
it, or use it to justify an action, thus ensuring we
continue to experience it. It's a self fulfilling prophecy.
It took me
years to finally get the guts to let go of my fears and
anxieties about the future, and live in the moment, trusting
in the laws of the universe. I have used the club of “But
what if it doesn't work” to create the very situations in
life I do not want to experience. “I can't be truly happy
unless I have enough money,” was my mantra. And then, even
when I had enough, this unwanted vibration was so much a
part of me that I continued to create it. That's the law of
'like attracts like' at work again. Whatever you are
resonating to is the path of least resistance for you, for
the law of 'like attracts like' continues the flow. Going
with the flow is the easiest thing in the world, even if it
is leading to rotten experiences!
Some people
believe that the laws of the universe are cold and uncaring,
but it's just the opposite. The laws of the universe always
operate to give you what you are paying attention to. All
you have to do is find a more positive outlook on your life.
If you do, your life will change for the better. Guaranteed.
If you don't, nothing will change.
It's easy to
feel good, and so very hard to maintain feeling bad. Even
though the law of 'like attracts like' continues the flow of
bad stuff when you resonate to bad stuff, you can turn it
around very quickly. Because the nature of the universe is
positive. Because when you stop your resistance to the life
force energy that composes every single thing in this
universe, you automatically feel better, and you are in
alignment with universal forces.
There is no
source of negative energy in the universe.
It's natural to
feel good, to have perfect health, to feel vital and alive,
to be prosperous. If you are not experiencing one or all of
these things, you are resisting in some way. You are not in
the present moment. I'm speaking from experience.
Being in the
moment means really LIVING. It means being consciously aware
of everything you do, even routine tasks. It means being who
you really are. It means being connected to life force
energy. It means, finally, once and for all, letting go of
delusional and crazy philosophies which say,
“Life is hard
then you die” -- nice. Now you are guaranteed a hard life.
“You can't have
it all” -- another good one. Now you ensure that you can't
have it all. etc.
There are
hundreds of them, probably, all guaranteed to make you sweat
and strain.
Your thoughts
and beliefs determine your experiences. If you don't believe
me, make a list of all of your beliefs and compare it to
your life. They will match perfectly. You, a conscious
being, are not the effect-point of 'reality.' You create the
reality you are experiencing. This philosophy, 'matter and
energy are senior to consciousness', is delusional. Those
who follow this philosophy are miserable, in the sense that
they do not allow themselves to truly feel joy and
connection to source. And that is sad.
Living in the
moment is joyful. Being joyful cannot possibly fail to bring
you good things, even if you can't know in advance how it
will all work out.
When people
first read these essays they often think “Yeah right.
Change my life by getting new thoughts? Now that's
delusional!” That's because the power of thought is not
understood on our planet. We live in a world of magic, but
we fail to understand that we do.
Consciousness
is non–physical in nature, the creative and animating
principle of the universe. When you change your focus from
that which is unwanted to that which is wanted, you begin to
vibrationally align with people and resources that can help
you.
When you think
“Oh, I hope I don't screw up that presentation tomorrow” you
have just taken yourself out of the now moment, and have
activated an unwanted vibration within you. But when you
think “That presentation is going to be a blast. I'm going
to have fun” you have activated a powerful signal that will
line you up with a positive experience!
That's how it
works for me, at least. I've observed it over and over with
others, so I'm pretty sure it's has broad application.
We live in a
world of polarity, with remarkable and sometimes striking
contrast. In every moment a person has two choices: focusing
on the good stuff, or on the rotten stuff. What would your
reaction be upon entering a spotlessly clean and beautiful
hotel room that has a piece of paper on the floor? Would you
say “Look at that! I’m paying good money for this room and I
expect to be treated as I deserve!” and call the manager?
You might say “Well that is a natural reaction, because the
paper on the floor should obviously not be there.” But is
it? Think about it. Our attention goes to the paper only
because we've been trained to notice the bad stuff. We've
had it drummed into our heads that our life can't be
perfect. We've been taught over and over to weigh the pros
and cons of a situation, to be objective. But this is
usually a self defeating proposition, for it automatically
orients attention to life’s unwanted things.
A person who
has trained himself or herself to only notice the beautiful
things in life would not even see the paper. Or if she did,
she would exclaim, “Oh look! A scrap of paper!” and throw it
in the wastebasket. Time spent feeling rotten? 0 seconds.
Time spent dealing with it? 5 seconds.
A person
trained to notice the bad stuff might complain about the
rotten service. “We're paying a lot of money for this room.
It's really unacceptable to have such incompetent service.”
A person really into noticing the bad stuff might even call
the front desk and complain. And all the time feeling so
much worse than necessary!
Replacing
habitual thought that generates negative emotion may be
difficult at first. It was for me, but only because I was so
invested in the negative that I couldn't see anything else.
But in fact,
one does not have to 'replace' negative thought with
positive thought. One need only choose, in every moment, to
go with what feels the best!
Sometimes
unwanted thoughts pop up when we begin to focus on wanted
things, but that's OK! The universe is designed to support
opposites. One may choose to direct one's attention to the
new car, or bemoan the old one. Personally, I don't spend
any time on the old car, even if I'm driving it. I'm
thinking about how much fun it will be to drive the new car.
“Yeah,” you say, “but you're still driving the old one. Now
who's delusional?” Yes, but I'm having a good time driving
my old car. And the negative person is having a rotten time.
Who would you rather be?
“Well, you're
just saying, live a crummy life and learn to love it.” What
I'm saying is, “change your signal to the universe and
manifestation will follow.” You get results with this
philosophy, it's not just a bunch of theory!
You don't have
to shout your intent from the rooftops. You don't have to
tell all your family and friends in order to make it work
for you. All you have to do is purify your vibration. When
you do that you’ll begin to feel better. You’ll get
inspired. You’ll be excited to get into action!
Every time you
try to get rid of something you just place more of your
attention on it, and it gets bigger in your experience.
You're banging on that tuning fork, and hearing that old
familiar note. In the vibrational universe concept, the only
way to de–activate something is to ignore it, and place your
attention on something wanted. ’Turn the other cheek.’ In
every moment we have choices. In every moment, we're
thinking about something. We're activating some
vibration within us. Why not make it something that feels
good?
If you’ve got
the bill collectors at your door, of course, then you’re
forced to take drastic action. But you got into that
situation in the first place by your conscious vibrational
orientation to it. Don’t be a dork and continue to think and
act along the same lines. Utilize the power of the Law of
Vibration and the Law of Attraction and get some new
thoughts!
What is the now
moment? A moment when you take the time to notice your
surroundings, and your relationship to them. A moment where
you feel a rush of joy. A moment that feels good. A moment
when you feel connected to you, and to the universal field
of consciousness that surrounds us all.
In the now
moment there is never worry, fear, or doubt. In order to get
there, you have to practice appreciating your life. There
are no magic mantras or crystals that will make everything
better. However, you DO have the power, in every moment, to
shift your focus and begin a new positive, life–giving
journey. I hope that my words have been able to start you
along that wonderful path.
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