A Must Read...

The Power of Now ....it will open your mind to present body awareness.

 

I'd love to know what you have to say about the Boston Red Sox!

 

Embarrassing I guess would some it up.

 

The Power of Now is terrific.
A few nights ago I couldn't get to sleep for worrying about some things I knew I needed to do but was putting off,
mainly from fear. After an hour of tossing and turning I told myself "I'll worry about all that tomorrow. Right now, I'll get to sleep." It worked and I slept the night through. The next morning I did both things I had worried about doing, and now they're behind me.

Living in the NOW is how to life.

 

Walt

Thx for your feed back I love the book half way threw it....is journey is incredible

 

I am listening to the book on audio download as per personal recommendation. Although I am enjoying the audio I find myself wishing I had the book too because I want to read and ponder many of the points Tolle makes.

 

What works well for me, whenever the ego gremlin starts whispering to to me that I need to be fearful, angry, or worry about something in my past or future, is to say to myself "I don't need to think about that now". Then just drop the thought.

 

Forest, I love your suggestion to focus on what is beautiful and life-affirming in our life.

For me, those include the people I love and who love me,
and the places I've been that gave me joy... the northwoods Minnesota-Ontario wilderness
canoe trips I've taken, the Frisbee tossing with a friend in Lake Michigan, the evenings
sitting on a porch talking to a great friend. The walks and play times with my darling dogs.
Hugs from family and friends.

 

How could I have left out the best of all... reminding myself that God loves me.

 

And, of course, God loves you, too.
That can be the greatest comfort of all.

 

Excellent, Walt, I can really relate to what you are saying.

I agree totally with what you said, Forrest. It took me so long to get the idea of what mindfullness really meant. I had several misconceptions. Of course, there were parts of my mind that fought this understanding. I can so clearly see now why I had pain. My mind insisted on constantly reminding me about all the mistakes I made in the past, as well as all the awful obstacles I would face in the future, so everyday I had to deal with it all. And of course, with this mindset, I was not dealing effectively with what was immediately in front of me, which of course had implications for the future. I now understand that all I have to deal with is what is right in front of me. It was like what you described in previous posts, the inner terrorist and critic. We really need to stop doing this to ourselves. Only then can we focus on what is good in our lives.

 

I love the term "ego gremlin".