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\"The<\/a>Sometimes I think my little brother teaches me more than I teach him. One of the best lessons he demonstrates is how to use time.<\/p>\n

He has a thousand activities: biking, snowboarding, playing video games, reading, listening to music. He jumps from one to another with great enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

He never wants to go to sleep, fearing he might miss another opportunity to have fun, learn something, or find a good song to listen to.<\/p>\n

Yet, when he does decide to hit the sack, he falls asleep almost immediately. He\u2019s filled with a curiosity, a genuine joy for life.<\/p>\n

His philosophy of time is similar to one I\u2019ve read much about lately.\u00a0Eckhart Tolle<\/em>\u00a0once wrote \u201cThe past has no power over the present moment.\u201d \u00a0My brother relates almost exclusively to the immediate present. I believe this ability to be a gift of youth and the result of much practice.<\/p>\n

It is important to learn our lessons from the past but not to let it linger in our minds. Ruminating like this gets us nowhere and can take over our emotions creating feelings of anxiety, worry and regret. This is why we should pay close attention to the message Mr. Tolle has shared with us. We should not let the past have power over the way we feel in the present moment.<\/p>\n

A similar scenario unfolds if we are always caught up wondering what the future holds for us. We become fixated on fantasies and moments that don\u2019t yet exist. Our bodies react by becoming excited, anxious and we may even feel fear and apprehension.<\/p>\n

Accept the present moment for what it is- good or bad- and then act. Whatever that moment may contain, accept it as if you had chosen it. Work with it, not against it. Make your mind an ally, not an enemy. It is said by many thinkers that this will miraculously transform your entire life.<\/p>\n

Peaceful Abiding<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re always placing our mind on one object or another. In peaceful abiding, we ground our mind in the present moment. This mindfulness is taught by many eastern philosophers, including\u00a0Sakyong Mipham<\/em>\u00a0He teaches in his novel\u00a0\u201cTurning the Mind Into an Ally\u201d<\/em>\u00a0that when we notice our thoughts and emotions getting out of control, we should \u201creturn to the breath\u201d. Concentrating on the breath is taught in many cultures and has proven to have many benefits. It will bring us back to the present moment and, if we are breathing slowly and consistently, is shown to activate a part of our brain associated with relaxation. This \u201cyogi<\/a>\u201d or \u201cdiaphragmatic\u201d breathing is great for relieving stress as well as remaining grounded in the present.<\/p>\n

Another technique that\u00a0Ekhart Tolle<\/em>\u00a0shares with us is to try and empty our minds, with the final thought being \u201cI wonder what my next thought will be\u201d. We then sit, enjoying the silence of our minds; we\u2019re in the present moment. When a new thought occurs, we take inventory of that thought without judging it. We let it pass and again ask ourselves \u201cI wonder what my next thought will be\u201d. It is my experience that if we practice this technique the amount of time between thoughts gradually increases with practice.<\/p>\n

Many of us are guilty of putting our lives on hold pending some resolution. We say, \u201cWhen my life is better, I\u2019ll be able to start focusing on positive things\u201d. This is a big mistake.\u00a0Start NOW!<\/strong>\u00a0When you give in to what\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a0and become fully present, the past ceases to have power over you. Seize the day and use these techniques to achieve\u00a0holistic wellness.<\/a><\/p>\n

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