By Loch Kelly — 2015
Contrary to popular belief, you can’t be in the present moment.
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The sun doesn’t stop shining just because there are clouds in the sky. Our buddhanature is always present and available, even when life gets difficult.
A meditation guide for beginners.
Remember, meditation is a practice, so it’s never perfect. You are ready to begin now just as you are!
This page offers an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by Pema Khandro.
Forget about learning from the past and applying those lessons to the future: reclaim and expand the present moment.
Mindfulness is available to us in every moment, not just the special or precious ones. We just have to tune into it throughout the day.
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“Living in the present” is a recognized and evidence-backed lifestyle that psychologists are quick to recommend for those struggling with anxiety and stress in their day-to-day life.
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Jana Long writes that for her, the meaning of life is found in the simple act of bearing witness to the here and now.
As the old adage goes, if you think you're enlightened, go home to mom and dad and the rest of the family and see what happens. If you haven't completely released the grip of the past, it will surely come back to haunt you now.
"It is no exaggeration to say that Mary Oliver gave me the blueprint, the road map, for the rest of my life."