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The only moment that matters
21 of January 2010
Mind exists only in the past. We can also call this mind our ‘ego.‘ This is the place where our false self image is created. We search the past and find who we are. This definition is not a positive, empowering definition either. It is negative and self destructive.
We allow the mind to control our lives by it’s living in the past. Even as we dream of the future this is done with references to the failures of our past. We wonder why the Law of Attraction disappoints us, let our references and points of attraction are all wrong.
The Only Moment that Matters is this one, right here and now.
Some will say this is an unrealistic view of life. I say the opposite. Looking at the past is unrealistic, it is gone and will not return. If you bury the past, and a great part of the ego with it, you will have a wonderful future. Mind can only exist in the past. It shuffles though thousands of memories, most of which are inaccurate and distorted. Even pleasant memories will cause pain and suffering because we want those times to return. All the while life is passing in front of our eyes, but we have a do not disturb sign on our doors.
All the suffering that is being experienced on our planet is the result of poor thinking. This groups hates that group because you hurt us 500 years ago. Get over it! Wars are created with type of political controlling thinking. What is the solution? People need to focus on the present.
You cannot be angry in the present. To be angry you must reference a past event. You cannot be depressed in the present either. The only emotion that can be found in the present is joy. Joy, happiness and contentment need no past references. So if you empty the mind and let go of the past and therefore the ego who are you? You are awake! You are the same person as always, you are also no one. What is the most important thing? That you are the CEO of XYZ company, with a million dollar house and a Ferrari? Or that you are happy? Experience will show that EGO Centered People are not happy. But there is great news in this also. You can be CEO of XYZ and have all that, but still live in the present. The difference is you will love the experience!
I am not saying this is easy and does not take work. The resulting change in your life will make it worth while. As I write this it is not something I am been studying, this is experience. It has changed my life in far less time than I ever imagined.
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