“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~ Buddha
Find your middle ground in the present
The answer doesn’t lie in the future or going over the past
Let the present moment be your guide
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~ Buddha
Find your middle ground in the present
The answer doesn’t lie in the future or going over the past
Let the present moment be your guide
Find Your Middle Ground 
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Beautiful …. it’s the present!
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Thank you Dr Rex
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You’re most welcome!
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Beautiful — and the photo is stunning!
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Thank you Louise! Enjoy every moment today.
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Beautiful reminder of how having the right view makes life better!
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Thank you Sunny. So glad it resonated with you today too!
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Here, Now . . . where the dance of life takes place!
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Nowhere else better to be! Thanks Nancy 💛
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Yes and I am constantly reminding myself of this truth!
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Thank you Julie for sharing. It is a good practice for peace of mind. 💛
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Wonderful!
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Thank you wonderful Cindy!
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You offer the essence of sanity, Val.
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It smells good too Paul! Thank you 🙂
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Hi Val, I’m with you a good bit of the way but I feel we have to see life as a process and an over-focus on the present can prevent us from learning from experience and not taking heed of the future can lead to a shortsightedness which can create all sorts of complications in future ‘presents.’ Having said all that, it is definitely very fulfilling to live in the present moment and be keenly aware of what’s unfolding at all levels and between levels.
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I agree Jean, bringing awareness to past events and planning ahead is important for living life well. My perspective is that when we get caught up with thoughts and regrets about what is past of or spend time only dreaming about the future that we move away from appreciating the moment that we are living in right now. Its a balance that comes with awareness and appreciation for what we have here and now. 💛
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Oh I’m with you about seeking to get that balance.
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Thanks for the Monday inspiration, Val ❤
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Thank you for being an inspiration today Julie!
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but i think
i see
my future
in there 🙂
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Ah kind David … that is just a reflection 🙂
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What a great reminder about the gift of the present moment!
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Thank you Janet for the gift of your comment 😊
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Beautiful message and beautiful image!
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Thank you beautiful Carol 💛
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Very beautiful post Val and important for our mental health to live in the moment without worrying about either past or future;
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Yes indeed Irene. Knowing where our thinking goes is so important for our wellbeing and mental health. Thank you for sharing here. xo
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My mind stays clear and open when I live in the present. I love the image. Thanks for always inspiring us Val.
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Thank you so much for always being here Karen 🙂
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Yes. So reminds me of:
On this path
let the heart be your guide
for the body is hesitant and full of fear
~ Rumi
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Lovely quote DK. Thank you!
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Beautiful guidance! If we could adhere to it, life would be so much fuller.
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Much fuller and with more ease that’s for sure 🙂 Thanks Tiny 💛
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Present is what we thought in the Past.
Present is what we want to be in the future.
Present be the inspiration as you have said.
Shiva
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Beautifully said Shiva. Thank you 💛
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Refer to my latest Post “To Whom” its on the philosophy you teach and practice. Meditate!
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A lovely meditation Shiva. Thank you!
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