Past, Present or Future
Where is your attention?
Do you constantly think about the future? Does tomorrow seem uncertain? Are you worried how it will all turn out?
If so, you are not as happy nor as competent as you should be.
Maybe your attention is in the past. Do you dwell on old decisions? Do people from your past still affect you? Are you constantly reminded of accidents, attacks or injuries?
If so, you are missing the best part of life.
Definition of Sanity
". . . the very, very sane confront the present entirely and have very little concern for the future, being competent enough in handling the present to let the future take care of itself." - L. Ron Hubbard
When you are in good condition, you are in the here and now. You are aware of the present. Your thoughts and attention are neither in the past nor in the future.
If you think about it, present time is all there really is. The past and the future exist only in our minds. Present time is reality.
Test yourself. Close your eyes and relax. Notice your thoughts. Are they in the past, present or future?
Look at an object for 30 seconds. Try to do nothing but look at the object. Can you keep your attention in the present for the entire 30 seconds? Do thoughts of the past or future slip in?
Imagine having no thoughts except present-time thoughts all day long.
10 Benefits of Keeping Your Attention in the Present
1. Your powers of perception are greatly increased as you see things exactly as they are.
2. You don't beat yourself up for your past decisions or potential weaknesses in the future.
3. You look at others as they actually are. This is much more accurate than how they were or how you hope they will be.
4. Mental baggage from the past has less of an effect on you.
5. You can control the present much more effectively than the past or the future.
6. Your job performance is far superior as you are sharp, in tune and focused.
7. You see more, experience more and enjoy more when you are in present time.
8. You make better decisions because you view life as it actually is right now.
9. You are more relaxed. Bad news does not bother you as much because it does not remind you of past bad news.
10. You have fewer accidents and injuries. Your mind does not wander. Your reactions are faster.
Two Ways to Live More in the Present
1. Increase your ability to focus your attention.
Practice, practice, practice. Every time you find yourself thinking about the past, look at an object. Move your attention in the present.
When speaking to people, really look at them. Focus on what they are saying.
When working, do nothing but work.
Live in the present with all your activities: driving, kissing, eating, walking, playing, reading, even while watching a movie. The more you live in the present, the more you will enjoy your life.
2. Reduce the power of your past.
The biggest problem to staying in present time is your past. You can't stop thinking about certain incidents. Bad experiences do not go away.
"Dianetics, The Modern Science of Mental Health" by L. Ron Hubbard describes an amazing system you can use to free your mind from the past.
Mr. Hubbard found all irrational behavior stems from emotionally-charged experiences in the past. In fact, everything you dislike about yourself is based on your past.
Some of these past experiences are easy to remember. However, the really bad memories are often submerged and hard to remember. "Dianetics" helps you dig them out and reduce their effects on you.
If you have not read this extraordinary book, you can buy a copy at www.tipsforsuccess.org/dianetics.htm.
"Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow." - L. Ron Hubbard
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