Aug 11th, 2007
Be Present and Stop Projecting the Future
Too many times, I have clients who are afraid of owning their lives and dreams. This is because they project the outcome of attempting a goal in every aspect of their lives. Why? They go back to the past and know the outcome of the situation. But, is this true? Are they learning from the past or are they using it as and obstacle to keep from experiencing, growing and moving forward. When I see this happening, I suggest “Being Present.” Many times I get a, “What???” I’m not saying it isn’t hard; but, being present can create so much more positive energy.
Consider these 4 things on, “Being Present.” It could help you move forward.
- Stop projecting. It only holds you back and keeps you from moving forward. If you don’t try something, what happens? Nothing!!! An example, being negative may be factual; but, is it constructive? Can you change it? If you say negatives you will attract the negative and if you aren’t present experiencing your life, you create a truth without the action taking place and the fiction you are thinking becomes fact.
- Listen, participating in a conversation is not always about talking it can be about paying attention, too. The appropriate response or reaction can be everything.
- Try. Look for a new job. Go out on a date. Try a new hobby, etc. Sometimes it’s not even about taking the risk; it’s about just doing one thing to move in the direction of accomplishing what you want.
- Be open. The unexpected may happen. It could change your perspective on something or someone.
If you don’t do this yet, don’t worry. Just be present now, acknowledge what you do and how you want to change and move forward. What happened? Did you change? Your Energy? Etc.
Check out theses great tips and thoughts on “Being Present:”
- Practical Tips on Being Present (Blog posting from Zen Habits)
- Being Present (Blog posting, Jordan Donald’s Weblog)
- Being Present (Blog posting from Just Another Blog)
- Being Present (Article for Body Talk)
