Sitting and giving your full engagement to the simple fact of your own breathing can give you a pure experience of the present moment. If your mind wanders, don’t worry, but gently draw your attention back to your breathing. Continue to refocus your full attention to the process of your breathing – in and out, in and out…. Many people have discovered that the practice of meditation can be a very helpful tool to learn to experience full awareness of the present moment.Ī very simple form of meditation is simply to sit quietly and bring your attention to your breath. Living in the now leads to a powerful sense of freedom. Experiencing the power of now through meditation The trick to accessing real power is to find out how to live fully right now, no matter what your present circumstances or past history.ġ. “When I’ve lost weight I’ll really start living…”Īll of these statements are examples of people living either in the past or for the future. “If only my husband hadn’t had an affair my life would have been so much better…”

“I will be happy when I get that job promotion…”

This is the type of thinking that means that you are not fully living in the present: ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenmentĭo you know how to live in the present moment? Wise ones throughout the ages and from all cultures have spoken to us about the power of living in the present moment but most of us find it difficult to achieve. When you act out the present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love – even the most simple action.” “As soon as you honor the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease.

The power of now meditation