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Being in the moment

spiritev

I'm always happier when I'm in the present moment, being fully focused as to what I am doing.  This is a great way to change the mind talk by shifting to the present.

Shared by spiritev on 7/19/08
shirleyamh

I try to use this wisdom when I am having a bad day. It really helps to stop and connect with reality.

lydiag

spiritev,
Thanks for those words. I think I needed to read those at just this moment. I'm having a hard time keeping some bad thoughts out of my mind - and once they start....they're off. But doing what you said, just fully focusing on where I am and what I'm doing at this moment, really helps shut down the "mind talk".

  • By lydiag
  • on 7/29/08 10:20 AM EST