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How many of you live in the moment as much as possible?

I work to remind myself to actually be aware of where my head is at. I have triggers that remind me to "be in the now" throughout the day. I love the way I am becoming more in control of my thoughts by doing this. Is there anyone else out there who does this? If so, what results have you had?

Dippyhippy 5 July 20
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I really have to start practicing this. 2018 has been a bust. No good news all year.

we are energetic beings of light, what we give out comes back... maybe when you are living your daily life on autopilot you are sending out the wrong messages to the universe which is why being in the here and now works so well. Namaste with hugs

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Everyday. Keep my fishing rods in my car. Life is uncertain. Eat desert first. ?

ohhh love it, I will always now eat dessert first, how fab Namaste with hugs

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I try. It can be hard sometimes because I live in my head so much, but I do pretty well.

so many people live in their head and become complacent there, so much they are on autopilot most of the time. I love my "in the now" moments, To make it less hard and chore-like, I have triggers throughout the day which remind me to stop my mind and be in the now. Works for me, you could give it a try. see some of my other replies. Namaste with hugs

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I tried to think of how to comment on this because it means a great deal to me. but alas I just coulden't figure out how to express my thought, so I'll post a meme to something I live by.

a great way live. I am a volunteer and a seeker of knowledge. I travel and teach and love life, being in the now helps so much. Namaste with hugs

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I long to answer have my moments. Listening to Alan Watts, driving, playing my guitar, these things can be Zen like for me.

@BJANINE yes me too! He would hate me saying this but he's my guru.

wonderful, love Alan, often fall asleep listening him him, his voice is velvet, which is why I don't him in the car lol. Namaste with hugs

@Dippyhippy audible Xanax is what I call it.
Lol...AW and driving is dangerous.

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I try. If something disturbing happens I try to consciously observe my body’s thoughts and feelings. I’m learning to get centered again quickly. Are you following some specific guide book?

I just read “The Untethered Soul”, which stresses this very thing.

Ill look for that book and give it a read. I am not following any particular path or guide, merely what I have learned works for me. I like be in the moment a dozen times or more each day, and remind me do it I have triggers. It works for me and my life is very stress and worry-. This has been my way of life for a long time now and I would not choose live any other way. Namaste with hugs

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Living in the moment is all there is to do.
I reject anything else as nonsense and having no basis in logic.

not sure about "all there is do" but certainly glad your able be in the moment 24/7 if that's what suits you. I prefer more of a balance in my daily life. Namaste with hugs

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Get accused of that all the time.. Feels like growing pains to me 😉

Varn Level 8 July 20, 2018

glad you get accused of it all the time, not sure of the analogy of the growing pains...is that a good thing or not? curious namaste with hugs

@Dippyhippy It’s appeared to me a trait of the youth, living in the moment.. Makes me feel young, a good thing 🙂

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At my age, I live for today, for I have few tomorrows. But, in living in the moment, one must strive not to cram in a multitude of desires, but to learn to take that which comes joyfully and naturally and enjoy it -- as a connoisseur of fine brandy snifts the aroma and savors the bouquet.

That I learned almost 60 years ago when spending in a situation in which, if the situation deteriorated, I was told that a had a maximum of 48 hours to live.

There is nothing like the fear of death bring clarity the mind. I am happy that you are able "be in the now" and hope you continue cram in lots of desires. I merely desire continue living my glorious life and enjoying the smell of the coffee. Namaste with hugs

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I try to live more in the moment. It's not natural for me, but I find when I can I feel less stressed.

practice makes perfect so they say... I use triggers remind me, like if I see a spotted dog, it reminds me, if I see a yellow vehicle, it reminds me, if I am washing my hands it reminds me, I add my list of triggers keep life interesting and challenging. Namaste with hugs

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I find it easy to be here now, but when needed, (doing mindless tasks) I can let my mind run free and play.

I am often away with the fairies, it is wonderful. But I also enjoy my "in the now" moments too namaste with hugs

@Dippyhippy
And to you as well!

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I believe I'm doing better at living in the moment after deciding earlier this year to make substantive life changes to live more happily. Also, having studied improv, I know how effective it is, at least in theory.

well congrats, and enjoy each new moment. Namaste with hugs

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Sure..I meditate throughout the day to stay focused on the "now." Being on cannabis oil to treat cancer also helps, since it puts you in that zone naturally.

never tried it so will have take your word, but I get my buzz from being alive in the moment, and try do it a dozen slots a day, sometimes only 10 second slots, but it keeps me balanced and living a joyous existence so I will keep it up and keep enjoying what each new moment brings. Namaste with hugs

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I have never been 100% sold on this because I think awareness of context is often important to things like planning and learning from experience. Living in the present is what we software developers call a "peephole optimization". When you optimize for one thing, you are inherently de-optimizing for something else.

That said ... it's a technique I still find surprisingly useful. I think the trick is to be able to put aside the past and the future and not be obsessed with, or overly focused on, either. Too much focus on the past = regret; too little = disconnected from context. Too much focus on the future = anxiety; to little = disorganized.

For me, trading some of that anxiety for a bit of disorganization is a worthwhile pursuit.

Great answer, balance matters ?

Yes the best way forward is have a balance. I do not believe it would be beneficial be always in the moment. We are born experience as much "life" as we can so that"s what I aim do, but without being on "autopilot" Namaste with hugs

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Not as much as I should. But when I do - it is too the full!

every bit helps, I try a dozen times a day and have triggers remind me. Namaste with hugs

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Me is being sent a hug

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I wouldn’t know how to live any other way. I didn’t know how, until I was diagnosed with cancer, now I take each minute as it comes. I don’t look back, and I don’t look past today. Life is easier this way.

it's a sad thing that something as awful as illness should jolt us into a different mindset, if only we knew then what we know now. It"s a true saying that youth is wasted on the youg. We should learn to keep that childish innocence throughout our life and enjoy each moment the way children do. I am happy that you are able to do it now, and I send you hugs

@Dippyhippy Thank you! Yes, it does take a jolt for us to realize what we need, sometimes. The wonderful thing is not missing the joys anymore. Hugs to you too.

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I do an okay job of it I think. Especially when I'm driving and singing along with musicals in the car. I give it 110% lol

fantastic..... namaste with hugs

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That is the only thing in front of you and accesible... The Now.

it is indeed. Namaste with hugs

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I've been accused of being "too in the moment"

donnjb Level 4 July 20, 2018

lucky you... would love that comment thrown at me. Namaste with hugs

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If I lose my health care I will be dead in 28 days. So I very much live in the moment...but I do have a goal... and what I want my life to change into.

It's good have goals, enjoy your moments and love the laughter. Namaste with hugs

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Once you pass certain age then you just gotta....

I don't understand what age has do with anything, could you explain?

@Dippyhippy when young, one may not live everyday to the max (live in the moment) because it feels like there is always tomorrow. As one grow old, there is a turning point along the way when it's understood that one cannot afford any longer to waste another day.

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Live in the moment as much as you can. You never know how long your moment will last.

so very true, I love my moments and I love my life... namaste with hugs

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I make an effort to live in the moment and try to remind myself to be present when I drift. I fail at it perpetually and I am constantly rewarded with opportunities to correct it.

my trick is. I have "triggers" seeing a yellow vehicle, or washing my hands, or red umbrellas, or having sit at a red light, they are all reminders for me bring my mind back the here and now maybe only takes 5 seconds.... but done a dozen times a day I find it helps me be more aware of my mind and its games. namaste with hugs

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there's all kinds of now.

all kinds of what?

@Dippyhippy all kinds of now...... all kinds of presence

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