“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present gratefully.” – Maya Angelou
It is so easy to find yourself wrapped up in thoughts of the past and just as easy to fall into the trap of constantly projecting into the future. Our challenge is often staying in the present moment. Taking time to be grateful and focusing on the things that fill your body with gratitude can help with this task.
Get into your sensory system and find gratitude through your body. Notice how you feel; notice the energy of you and how you interact with the objects around you. Take note of everything you can observe and the energy outside of you. Practice a visualization of merging the inner and outer energy with a constant conversation between the two. If the word “energy” feels obscure to you, perhaps a visualization of light instead will be beneficial. Getting into the habit of recognizing your inner energy or light and practicing this as unified with your surroundings can be uplifting, as it removes the feeling of isolation we often identify with in this physical form.
Gratitude and recognition of the interconnectedness of our reality can assist in making the importance of the present moment crystal clear.
Presence and Positivity 