One of the more critical experiences of wellness is being in the present moment rather than dwelling in the past or speculating about the future. Our past self has special skills of ruminating and regretting past transgression. Our future self is trained to worry and anxiously anticipate what might go wrong or be less successful. This begs the question as to what our PRESENT mindfulness is.
Contrasts are useful for depicting the range within our emotional reactions. For instance, I like the emotion of being amused and its opposite for me is being annoyed. Amusement is being curious, alert and open to unexpected and delightful things that are happening to me at this present moment. Being annoyed starts with critically judging whatever you are experiencing and letting life’s imperfections overwhelm the wonder of that moment.
What emotions do you naturally use to frame your present moment? Do you come from wonder, curiosity and praise or is judging, desiring perfection and being critical your default reflex? Being mindful in the present moment is a challenge. Deliberately selecting a frame of mind can enhance and enable being in a better place. I have experimented with various emotional adjectives and found that being AMUSED jump started my immediate moment. Rather than having a blank canvas for the present moment, just adding a touch of amusement opened up so much grandeur and joy. Try starting with amusement, and then change and add being annoyed. Doesn’t everything about the moment change?
How you frame your PRESENT is an awesome thought experiment and experience. Maybe amusement does not work for you, so then actively seek out your preferred positive mindset. Next, play around with related feelings and add even more context around that momentary flash. Being in the present moment is uplifting and with limited effort the present can be expanded, deepened and prolonged. Own your NOW, and make it yours.
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