Benefits Of Living In The Present Moment
Most of the time we worry about events, both past and future, and are anxious about them. is is the nature of mind since it nks either about the future or about past. But happiness and peace of nd can come only if we are anchored he 'now'. 'Now' is difficult to define because by time we get down to it, it is already in past! Einstein, the high priest of e, would say that we do not Her stood 'now'-we understand both ure and past, but find it difficult to sp the 'now'. For practical purposes could define 'now' as work in hand living on a day-to-day basis. Many feel that we need to think ut the future also, since most of us eon hope. There is nothing wrong h that. However, 'hope thinking' uld only occupy a small fraction of our time; the rest can be devoted to the present moment, for that is how nature evolves. Nature achieves equilibrium with all forces at a given time; then the next evolutionary step takes place. This is the power of 'now' since nature takes time and effort to remain anchored in that period. In case it cannot, then, it branches later onto the path that can do so and the branch which could not come in equilibrium withers away and dies. If we are anchored in the 'now,' by coming in equilibrium with forces around us we resolve conflict and are ableto live sustainable and happy lives. If we do not, then our efforts and energies are wasted since too much thinking about the future leads to anxiety and frustration, as they are not in our control. By living in the 'now', path to the future becomes clear. It is also a sobering thought that evolutionary forces are so powerful that, no matter how much we continue to think of the future and 'will' it, we are all swept away by the band' of evolution. Living in the 'now' shows us the correct path as it enables us to grasp opportunities that come our way because the direction of further progress becomes evident even as all other eventualities are exhausted. It also makes us aware of the path because when we delve deeply in the work at hand it gives us better insight. The ability to focus on the present also prevents us from dwelling on negative events of the past. Thus, the cycle of bad memories and their consequences is forgotten or resolved. This is the genesis of peace of mind and happiness. Nevertheless, it is diffieult to do because the brain keeps dwelling on tpastor keeps on imagining the future Brain is a dynamic entity and its internal churning and sensoryinputs resuin continuous thought production. Thins how 'brain chatter' takes place. The only way to stop this chatter isstay focused on the work in hand or orsingle thought for a long time. This isbasis of Sanyam of Patanjali's Yoga Darshan. With practice of Sanyam oubrains are enabled to function optimaand this helps us to see opportunitiespresent at that time. Therefore, it is clthat the whole basis of Yoga is to be anchored in the 'now'.
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Courtesy : Anil K Rajvanshi Speaking Tree,Times of India
Benefits Of Living In The Present Moment
Most of the time we worry about events, both past and future, and are anxious about them. is is the nature of mind since it nks either about the future or about past. But happiness and peace of nd can come only if we are anchored he 'now'. 'Now' is difficult to define because by time we get down to it, it is already in past! Einstein, the high priest of e, would say that we do not Her stood 'now'-we understand both ure and past, but find it difficult to sp the 'now'. For practical purposes could define 'now' as work in hand living on a day-to-day basis. Many feel that we need to think ut the future also, since most of us eon hope. There is nothing wrong h that. However, 'hope thinking' uld only occupy a small fraction of our time; the rest can be devoted to the present moment, for that is how nature evolves. Nature achieves equilibrium with all forces at a given time; then the next evolutionary step takes place. This is the power of 'now' since nature takes time and effort to remain anchored in that period. In case it cannot, then, it branches later onto the path that can do so and the branch which could not come in equilibrium withers away and dies. If we are anchored in the 'now,' by coming in equilibrium with forces around us we resolve conflict and are ableto live sustainable and happy lives. If we do not, then our efforts and energies are wasted since too much thinking about the future leads to anxiety and frustration, as they are not in our control. By living in the 'now', path to the future becomes clear. It is also a sobering thought that evolutionary forces are so powerful that, no matter how much we continue to think of the future and 'will' it, we are all swept away by the band' of evolution. Living in the 'now' shows us the correct path as it enables us to grasp opportunities that come our way because the direction of further progress becomes evident even as all other eventualities are exhausted. It also makes us aware of the path because when we delve deeply in the work at hand it gives us better insight. The ability to focus on the present also prevents us from dwelling on negative events of the past. Thus, the cycle of bad memories and their consequences is forgotten or resolved. This is the genesis of peace of mind and happiness. Nevertheless, it is diffieult to do because the brain keeps dwelling on tpastor keeps on imagining the future Brain is a dynamic entity and its internal churning and sensoryinputs resuin continuous thought production. Thins how 'brain chatter' takes place. The only way to stop this chatter isstay focused on the work in hand or orsingle thought for a long time. This isbasis of Sanyam of Patanjali's Yoga Darshan. With practice of Sanyam oubrains are enabled to function optimaand this helps us to see opportunitiespresent at that time. Therefore, it is clthat the whole basis of Yoga is to be anchored in the 'now'.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Anil K Rajvanshi kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy : Anil K Rajvanshi Speaking Tree,Times of India