Instead of letting your life go by without living it, you awaken to a richer experience. When you become mindful, according to author Jay Dixit, you’re able to be with your thoughts as they are – neither grasping at them, nor pushing them away.
As John Adams once said, “A man who knows himself can step outside of himself and watch his own reaction.” But most people achieve such clarity for only fleeting moments. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance without judging. That’s where the concept of mindfulness comes in – cultivation of the present moment. So, how can you solve this dilemma of your ever-frenzied mind? Becoming Mindful As a result, it performs a dance between these polarities, constantly looking for a natural resting place. On the flipside, there’s the powerful tug of hope that lies beyond today. First we fear the inevitable brought by the “who-knows-when” tomorrow. Our mind is constantly toggling between two opposing tendencies, according to Dr. “All fear resides in memory.” Whoa – I remember hearing that at a seminar, and it really hit me hard. In the same way, if we’re talking to ourselves all the time, we’re never listening - and never in a relationship with reality. As philosopher Alan Watts put it, “If we’re talking all the time, we never hear what anyone else has to say. One of the biggest reasons we don’t live in the present is because we never shut up. As a result, we’re very rarely fully present in our lives. We spend so much of our time thinking about what we didn’t get done yesterday – or what we need to do tomorrow – that we lose sight of today. Much of this is rooted in pain from the past and fear of the future. And, yet, our minds are often filled with chatter that’s a direct reflection of these automatic tendencies. I doubt any of us would naturally choose to ruminate over the past or worry about the future. We’ve all heard about the power of the present moment and the benefits of “living in the now.” Everything from reduced blood pressure to a richer tapestry of life. And when you’re anxious, it’s because you’re living in the future. If only we’d heed these wise words from cartoonist Bill Keane, we could experience such contentment in our lives! When you’re depressed, it’s because you’re living in the past.
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