The Present Moment
Whenever I find myself lost in thoughts that are not healthy, I bring myself to the present moment. I use all my senses to be exactly where I am. The more I practice this, the better I get. This has created some significant changes in my life because I no longer react. The moment I feel any type of spiral, I become aware of what’s going on in my mind and body. It is interesting to me that the thoughts that caused so much pain over the years are what helped me find peace. Activities like skiing are extremely useful tools to help bring me to the present moment. But the key for me has been finding the present moment in the most mundane of tasks.
(03.24.19)
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