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DESCRIPTION: What is the message from “A Moment in Time”? It is a reminder to be present and fully aware of the moment, free from the noise of internal dialogue because the present moment is all there is. When you live in a moment, stillness, and a sense of peace often surrounds us. Sensations frequently sharper.
Too often, the voice inside our head, judges, complains, likes, dislikes and so on. We tell ourselves stories under our breath, and thoughts bubble up ceaselessly. Buddhism refers to this unconstrained state as “monkey mind”, because it’s almost like the mind is a tiny monkey running amuck and making noise.
Being in the present moment, or the “here and now,” means that we are aware and mindful of what is happening. We are not distracted by ruminations on the past or worries about the future. As author Myrko Thum (2008) tells us:
“The present moment is the only thing where there is no time. It is the point us past and future. It is always there, and it is the only point we can access in time. Everything that happens, happens in the present moment. Everything that ever happened and will ever happen can only happen in the present moment. It is impossible for anything to exist outside of it.”
Being in the moment is easily accessible through everyday activities such as finding delight in petting your cat, sipping your morning coffee, evoking gratitude for daily events before going to bed, or feeling the joy of anticipating an encounter with your loved one. So, won’t you join me? What are you experiencing now that brings a smile to your face?
