Enjoying being Here Now

July 17, 2013

We have negative mental habits that come up over and over again. One of the most significant negative habits we should be aware of is that of constantly allowing our mind to run off into the future. Perhaps we got this from our parents. Carried away by our worries, we’re unable to live fully and happily in the present. Deep down, we believe we can’t really be happy just yet—that we still have a few more boxes to be checked off before we can really enjoy life. We speculate, dream, strategize, and plan for these “conditions of happiness” we want to have in the future; and we continually chase after that future, even while we sleep. We may have fears about the future because we don’t know how it’s going to turn out, and these worries and anxieties keep us from enjoying being here now? 

~Thich Nhat Hanh


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    Charstean Nicholson

    July 17, 2013

    How true I find myself thinking about happy thoughts then all of a sudden I'm off thinking of something that someone has said that will stop me right in the middle of my peace, and joy in.planning on my future. For no reason at all.I get myself back to my happy place by remembering that God is in control not that person.

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    Ronnie Martin

    July 17, 2013

    What a tranquil place I'd love to be rite there now

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    vidya sagar

    July 17, 2013

    nice and excellent lines. good morning to u sos.

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    vidya sagar

    July 17, 2013

    You Worry About A Trouble
    It Becomes Double
    But Whn U Smile At It
    It Disappear Like Bubble
    So Always Smile At Ur Problem
    KEEP SMILING
    Good Morning |

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    John Said

    July 17, 2013

    meditation happens – without the I 🙂

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    Gordon Lee

    July 18, 2013

    Well stated, especially with the uncertainty of earth's future right now.

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    Jasmin Abrego

    July 18, 2013

    That is a pretty place and it is so cool….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  44. Reply  

    Socorro Llarenas

    July 18, 2013

    What a wonderful creations by God…lovely place for relaxing..

  47. Reply  

    Terrie Downs

    July 18, 2013

    Reminds me of the Homosassa River in FL.  Very beautiful!

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    Ashima Dogra

    July 18, 2013

    That's true big sister! our future always give us some worries that we don't want. Nice post 🙂

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    Rob Robinson

    July 18, 2013

    Hi Jendhamuni, wise words, we can b our own worst enemy, the bliss th@ comes wit living in the moment, eludes the majority, we're so busy chasing the future & the gifts it may bring, th@ we miss a lot of pleasures & treasures we could enjoy in the present. I find this simple in theory, but immensely difficult 2 put into practise, thanx my fren 🙂

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    Randy Neufeldt

    July 18, 2013

    I can see the truth in this…. Who would have thought that too much future thinking deprives the body and soul of the present. This is something I'm going to give much thought to. Thank you +Jendhamuni Sos 🙂

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