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Happy Holidays!
Can you believe it's November already? Soon it
will be Thanksgiving, with Christmas not far
behind. If you'd like to give the perfect
stocking stuffer or gift, I invite you to visit
my website at
www.positivebliss.com where you will
find my book, The 10 Be's of Positivity. It is
an accessible, affordable inspirational,
self-help book that can be useful all year long.
Let the power of positivity lead you, friends
and family into the New Year and set the tone
for a vibrant and exciting 2010! |
This month we focus on the tenth of
The 10 Be's of Positivity: Be Present-In The Moment.
Dictionary Description: The fact or
condition of being present; one that is present
People who are present and in the moment have
something figured out. The realize wholeheartedly what
respect is all about; for if being in the moment was
your companion, how soon you'd realize that having this
awareness in the big picture awards you the prize
Being Present - Living In The
Moment.
There is something deliciously calming
about living in the moment. Do you find yourself in such
a rush that you don't experience the journey? Are you
impatient with your kids, co-workers or the elderly lady
at the grocery store who is moving at a lackadaisical
pace? And what about those obnoxious drivers on the
highway who are always going too fast or too slow?
When did we become so impatient? I recall reading a
study some time ago that said that viewers want the
images on the movie screen to change every four seconds
in order to keep their attention. The ability to move
around on the Internet keeps getting faster and faster,
keeping up with our thirst for speed.
Let's just STOP. We equate moving slowly or methodically
with wasting time and it's not necessarily so. We are in
such a hurry because we have important things to do and
people to see. But once we are doing those things and
seeing those people, we often rush so that we can move
on and charge through the next task. I suspect many of
you have had the experience of having someone speed past
you down the road just to find yourself right next to
this same person at the next stop light. I'd call that
the "hurry up and wait" syndrome.
Your mind, body and soul deserve your undivided
attention. Practice living in the moment and having
patience will start to come naturally. As a matter of
course, when you appreciate the now, your levels of
tolerance and appreciation grow. And that makes for a
happier you -- and who among us doesn't want to be
happier?
Try eating dinner while sitting down, not standing at
the kitchen counter with the TV on, while reading the
paper or going through the mail. Eat without any other
distractions. Relish the taste of the food in your
mouth. Delight in its aroma. This is but one example of
"savoring" the moment, but it can apply to any and all
of your daily activities. And on that note - I'm hungry.
I'm going to sit down to dinner and enjoy the meal...one
leisurely bite at a time. Bon Appetite!
Live In The Moment
Quotes About Being Present
"The more I give myself permission to
live in the moment and enjoy it without feeling guilty .
. . the better I feel about the quality of my work."
Wayne Dyer, self-help author
"The core principle for feeling at peace in the
present moment is to act or accept, but never stay
stuck."
John Kuypers, author of What's Important Now and The
Non-Judgmental Christian
"By watching the mechanics of the mind, you step out
of its resistance patterns, and you can then allow the
present moment to be."
Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, and A New
Earth
"There is one thing we can do, and the happiest
people are those who can do it to the limit of their
ability. We can be completely present. We can be all
here. We can give all our attention to the opportunity
before us."
Mark Van Doren, (1894-1972) poet, author, American
professor
"It is a mistake to look too far ahead. The chain of
destiny can only be grasped one link at a time."
Sir Winston Churchill
"...the foundation for greatness is honoring the
small things of the present moment instead of pursuing
the idea of greatness."
Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, and A New
Earth
Celebrate November!
We can always find something to
celebrate!!
November 10th
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 11th
National Sundae Day
November 12th
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
November 13th
International Day of Kindness
Mom and Dad's Day
November 14th
National Guacamole Day
National Pickle Day
Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day
November 15th
I Love To Write Day
UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS
Based on The 10 Be's of Positivity
√ February Chapter 1: Be Honest
√ March Chapter 2: Be You (your authentic self, vs. what
others want you to be)
√ April Chapter 3 : Be Open-Minded
√ May Chapter 4: Be Loving
√ June Chapter 5: Be A Good Listener
√ July Chapter 6: Be Grateful
√ August Chapter 7: Be Spiritual
√ September Chapter 8: Be Positive
√ October Chapter 9: Be Forgiving
√ November Chapter 10: Be Present-In The Moment
December: Charting Your Course for the New Year
Are You Ready for 2010?
What topics would you like to see
explored in the 2010 Positivity issues? The power of
compassion? How to let go of ego? How to live a life you
are passionate about? Write me at
positivebliss1@yahoo.com
. I'd love to hear your ideas and incorporate
them into upcoming issues.
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