| Ancient wisdom from many cultures, and | | | | mind flow without interruption. |
| cutting-edge scientific experiments performed | | | | |
| in modern labs both point to the incredible | | | | Give it a try. You'll find yourself slipping |
| power of observing the present moment. | | | | back into a state of distraction after only a |
| Tapping into this simple practice can set you | | | | few seconds. |
| free from all obstacles and empower you to | | | | |
| manifest everything you desire. | | | | It's amazing how difficult it can be for our |
| | | | minds to simply stop chattering away at us |
| Most people spend their time living in a past | | | | and pay attention for as little as five |
| that is forever gone and a future that hasn't | | | | minutes! But with practice it becomes easier, |
| even been realized yet. For some reason we | | | | and your whole life begins to open up in a |
| seem intent on avoiding the present moment | | | | way you never imagined possible. |
| with all manner of daydreams and | | | | |
| self-distractions. | | | | Key to this entire process is the ability to |
| | | | observe your thoughts as they occur and not |
| However, when we allow our minds to be free | | | | become attached to them. Your conscious mind |
| from regret and anxiety, and focus clearly on | | | | flows like a never-ending stream, and a big |
| the present moment, we have access to the | | | | part of its job is to identify and analyze |
| virtually limitless power of mindfulness. By | | | | everything in your world; but you don't have |
| simply deciding to be aware of our bodies, | | | | to identify with or be influenced by every |
| thought processes, and surroundings without | | | | thought you have. |
| getting lost in our internal chatter, we open | | | | |
| the door to an abundance of new | | | | In fact you can choose to entertain only |
| possibilities. | | | | those thoughts that empower your purpose! But |
| | | | that will be the topic of another article. |
| Enhanced physical energy, the ability to | | | | |
| focus our attention more sharply and think | | | | For now I want to emphasize the practice of |
| more clearly, and a heightened sense of | | | | stepping back from your thoughts and becoming |
| intuition are only a few of the benefits we | | | | immersed in your present reality as it |
| gain as we practice daily mindfulness. By | | | | unfolds. In addition to wonderful |
| mindfulness, I simply mean the activity of | | | | improvements such as greater energy, focus, |
| paying attention to what we are doing in the | | | | and love of life, I believe this practice |
| present and letting our minds flow freely | | | | further empowers you to define your personal |
| without participating in the "mental movies" | | | | destiny. |
| that make up much of our day. | | | | |
| | | | Through Quantum mechanics, researchers have |
| You can begin this sacred yet simple exercise | | | | found that a human being can affect the |
| immediately just by taking account of what | | | | behavior of electrons and atoms by the mere |
| you are doing right now. | | | | act of observing them! Consider the |
| | | | astonishing ramifications of this statement. |
| Feel the physical sensation of your body in | | | | |
| the chair. | | | | Science has proven that we can directly |
| | | | influence physical reality with thought |
| Allow yourself to hear the sounds around you | | | | alone. And the daily practice of being |
| without becoming distracted. | | | | mindful and aware of the moment makes it far |
| | | | easier for us to focus our intentions as we |
| Read the words on this screen and watch your | | | | observe the natural flow of life. |