Live NOW ~ A Science of Being Magazine

You can understand 'Living in the NOW' by watching young children at play. They are fully involved in the present moment. They are creative and energetic about what is taking place around them at that instant. They are open to all opportunities and inspiration. Just watch what a small child can do with a simple cardboard box. They put no limits on what they can create from the box; it could become a rocket ship, a castle, a pet dragon - anything! 

Why do it?

Living in the NOW is an important concept to put into action because it will help you get the most out of life. Why? Because the present moment is where you physically live and when you also think in the present moment, then you are able to enjoy your life NOW! It helps liberate you of past mistakes and anticipations of the future - you are free to create your life! 

It is Now that you create opportunities for yourself - put positive causes into action. These actions or causes will in turn create beneficial effects both in the present moment and in the future. This process starts in the mind, in your thinking, in your awareness and attitude, plus your emotions, however, being present and paying close attention to your thoughts and actions in the Now takes practice. 

How to do it

Linear time is a human, mental concept and you can change your concept by being conscious! Use your will to be conscious and aware in the present moment. Practice this to the best of your ability. It’s very simple. When you become aware that you are not in the moment in your thinking, then consider stopping and being silent. Quiet the mind and stop all thoughts. If you experience a thought rising, let it go. Then mentally feel your body in the Now. Since you are aware of your body being the moment, then it follows that your mind should be in the moment too. So, bring the mind to be aware of the moment. That moment is your opportunity to feel enthusiasm and gratitude that you have a physical body, and that you are capable of experiencing the environment around you. Know that it is your Soul that is the power behind your body and mind, and that your Soul is the expression of the Eternal. Then expand your awareness in that moment. All of your being is experiencing the moment NOW – your body, mind and Soul.

Most likely, you are not normally conscious of enjoying your inner strength, freedom and happiness. We tend to circle in our thinking. We are attached to our everyday thoughts and actions out of habit. It’s what we expect of our self, and we tend to fall into line concerning what others think of us too. If you watch your thoughts, you may also find that you spend a lot of time dreaming about the future or digging up the past. Dreams may be beautiful to look at but you cannot live there. It is also wasting your time wishing that you could change a past action or mistake. This type of thinking is your creation in the present moment. A positive use of memories is to use them for reviewing your actions, to learn from them - especially mistakes. A Spiritual teacher taught me that “even when you fall, you fall forward through the Law of Evolution. You learn through pain not to do that particular thing again."

We don’t always enjoy our life because we also live within the Universal Laws, including the Law of Cause and Effect or Karma, and therefore must reap both our good and bad effects. Plus, what others express and experience also affects us. It is difficult to be happy when you see others suffer. Yet, there is a silver (and perhaps even a golden) lining, because difficulties in life can lead to tremendous growth of character when you work to harmonize them. You may find that you can be stronger than you ever thought possible, that you are wise, sincere and loving! These qualities are necessary for your happiness and difficulties can help you bring them to the forefront of your awareness. From your exercise of these qualities you gain experience and more understanding of what makes you truly happy and how to build to that happiness. Real change is possible by making better choices in the NOW. Even if you are happy and content in life, making the right choices in the Now is important to maintain your happy life.

Your Creation

We all want to be happy, and it is our birthright as Eternal Beings to feel strong, free and happy. Yet we are the ones that must be present in our life and take responsibility for it with the help of the Great Principle - God. Remember that life is in constant motion, and the present moment is ripe with infinite possibilities. You create your life, so experience the moment; be aware of your situation and decide if you want to continue on the same path you are on or change. Then step confidently with right actions and know that each right action is backed up by the Great Principle!  

By JGWLB and PSLB