Explore a new understanding of the present moment as eternal and timeless. Embrace the present moment as your constant home base for greater depth and energy. Reflect on the speaker's personal thoughts and experiences on living in the present moment.
Realizing that the present moment is an eternal, timeless state allows us to relax and be present without constantly chasing the next moment.
By recognizing the present moment as home, we can freely move between past memories and future imaginings without feeling the pressure to always be present, expanding depth and energy in our lives.
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Now is the eternal, timeless present
The presenter reflects on their initial struggle with the idea of living in the present moment. They felt it was a duty and found it unappealing. However, a shift in perspective occurred when they realized that now is not just a fleeting moment but an eternal, timeless state. This realization allowed them to relax into the present moment without the need to constantly chase or catch the next one. They discovered that there is nowhere to get to because we are already here, and being present requires no effort.
Now as home
The presenter explores the concept of now as home. They analogize being present with the feeling of being at home. Just as one does not need to be physically at home at all times for it to be their home, one does not need to be present at every moment. By recognizing the present moment as home, one can move freely between memories of the past and imaginings of the future without feeling the pressure to always be present. They suggest that spending more time in the present moment expands depth, energy, and access to the intelligent energy of life. The invitation is to claim the eternal now as home and notice the transformative impact on one's experience of life.
If you struggle to "be here now" and wonder if the present moment is all its cracked up to be, this week's episode will do exactly what the title suggests - share a whole new way of thinking about the only place you can ever really be!
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