True inner peace can only come from being in the PRESENT MOMENT!

Being in the present moment, or the “HERE and NOW” means that we are aware and mindful of what is happening at this very moment. 

We are NOT distracted by ruminations on the past or worries about the future but centred in the HERE and NOW.

Everything that happens, happens in the present moment.

Why do I find it hard to live in the moment?

The reason why it's so hard for us to live in the present is that our intelligent cognition simply denies its existence. 

Our mind views time as a continuous and linear process. 

Because it is continuous, any millisecond before the present moment is already past and any millisecond later is already a future.

We often spend our time and energy being remorseful of our past experiences and/or fearful of what the future holds. This then keeps us in a repeating pattern of discontent.

What is the value of being in the moment?

There are many benefits to being present. 

It can boost your memory, increase your focus, reduce stress, improve your emotional fitness and more.

Learning how to be present will help you live with freedom, passion, and purpose.

But most of all, living in the moment can bring inner peace, joy, clarity and tremendous wellbeing.

How do I start living in the moment?

Here are 6 simple ways to live in the moment:

1. Focus on the now – there is only now. 

2. Pay attention to the small things – they are important.

3. Smile – helps you feel better.

4. Perform random acts of kindness – take focus off you.

5. Give thanks – you cannot feel bad being in gratitude.

6. Don't worry – worry is wasted energy.

Living in the MOMENT (also called mindfulness) is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present time. 

When you become mindful you realize that you are NOT your thoughts; you become an observer of your thoughts from moment to moment WITHOUT judging them!

Teaching your child to be in the moment is most easily done via your example - otherwise you hold no credibility telling your child not to worry about past or future events/experiences if you yourself are concerned!