Value your time
It is claimed that time is money. Lost time, however, cannot be made up, making it more precious than money in this regard. But a lot of people overlook this and waste time thinking about the past or the future.
While doing this, they are out of the moment, oblivious to the passing of time and even to the events taking place around them. If we have been contemplating something which caused a lot of hurts or was particularly emotionally overwhelming, this experience may leave us exhausted, dejected, or furious.
When we fret or daydream about the future, we lose the same amount of time and energy. Making plans, where we consider the actions we must take to carry out a task or deal with potential developments, is one thing. However, worrying, which frequently involves considering how something could go wrong, is ineffective. Worry arises from fear and doubt, which then raises anxiety and a sense of powerlessness brought on by imagined circumstances we have imagined.
On the other extreme, we can soar high on the wings of imagined triumphs before harsh reality pulls us back to the here and now.
Valuing our time one step at a time, let’s read how!
Learning from our mistakes
We cannot go back in time and undo our mistakes by constantly dwelling on them. The best we can do is to recognize any errors and take lessons from them to prevent future ones.
Planning is crucial
In the same vein, making plans is only worthwhile if they are carried out. Owning a home will remain a fantasy for one if one intends to have enough savings to buy a house, and figure out all the specifics about how it will be painted, furnished, and decorated, but never start saving money.
Moving ahead
We can view the past and imagine the future from the vantage point of the present. But if we only observe, nothing will change in our life. We must begin acting while considering both the lessons from the past and our future objectives.
Letting go
We can let go of the past’s grip on the mind in a number of ways. Before we can move on from a past experience, we might need to communicate our sentiments about it, whether they are positive or negative. Pent-up emotions can be released in order to help us let go of the past and concentrate on the present. We can consult a friend, a member of our family, or a counsellor about this.
We can choose to think about positive things if talking about our sentiments regarding the past is ineffective. It is best not to think about the past or the future too much because we cannot change the past or the future. Instead, we can focus on the positive things happening right now.
Forgive and forget
Forgiving and forgetting are other effective strategies. Giving others the blame for past wrongs can ruin the present. We must forgive those who have wounded us, concentrate on the here and now, and let go of whatever grudges or hurt we may still harbour. Living in the past and festering in our hurt will not change the person who injured us.
Meditate
Meditation is one of the most effective methods for keeping your attention on the good and the here and now. We can regain our sense of centre by taking some time away from the rush of daily life to meditate quietly and in silence. We are losing touch with our actual inner serenity and power as modern life gets more and busier. We may feel as though we are being tugged in many directions when we are no longer grounded.
Spiritual empowerment starts with a condition of being in that region just beyond ordinary consciousness, which is achieved through meditation.
The ability to choose good and constructive thoughts over destructive and wasteful ones comes from spiritual awareness. As we gain the ability to direct our thoughts and focus them in the direction we want, we start to recognise destructive thought and behaviour patterns and start to avoid them. All of this progressively releases us from our grip on the past and our dread of the future, allowing us to utilise the present to its fullest in order to create a happy future.
Conclusion
In conclusion, being present in the moment necessitates taking the time to appreciate your surroundings, what you’re doing, and the people around you. Try to cherish each moment as it passes rather than getting caught up in the past or thinking about the future.
Talking to a therapist might be quite beneficial if you need assistance with this process. They can give you tips and tricks that could make it simpler for you to live in the now.
