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The Joy of Being

July 28, 2012 By Debra Pearlstein 37 Comments

“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.”


― Eckhart Tolle

A few years back, I read “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle and it really changed my life.  I had always tried to live in the moment as much as possible, but this book really brought it home in a way others could not.

It’s so hard sometimes to accept what is going on, however, if we can, and not rush to the past or the future, we may find our lives to be easier and more peaceful.

I don’t know too many people that worrying has ever helped. Living in the past is futile and the future is guaranteed to no one. There is only this moment. Then this one. Then this.

I know that I am at my happiest when I am not in my mind, but simply living in the moment, and the moment with whatever it brings. It may not be easy, but it certainly creates a much greater sense of calm and well-being.

Ram Dass, who was one of my first spiritual teachers, spoke about the concept “Be Here Now”.  

How much of your life do you live in the present moment?

 

Filed Under: Be Here Now, Eckhart Tolle, enlightenment, live in the moment, now, power of Now, present moment, Ram Dass, spirituality

Comments

  1. April Decheine says

    July 28, 2012 at 11:43 am

    That is beautiful, I live a lot in the present moment but do also think about how much time I feel I have to make any changes in my life.

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  2. Kelly says

    July 28, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I’m terrible at doing this and I’m always thinking of what to do in the future. I’ve tried to take a couple minutes everyday to simply be present and I’m failing at it.

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  3. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    July 28, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Great quote! I need to check this book out!

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  4. Stefanie says

    July 28, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I need to remember this!

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  5. Kathleen says

    July 28, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    I love this mentality. Definitely going to have to check that book out, sounds like I could learn a lot.

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  6. Zippy says

    July 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Back in the 60’s I was a follower of Baba Ram Das, then I went on to live in an ashram of Guru Maharaji. I now live life to the fullest EVERY SINGLE day.

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    • Debra Pearlstein says

      July 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      That’s so cool, Zippy. I can definitely relate!

      Reply
  7. Colleen (Shibley Smiles) says

    July 28, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Love the quote and a very nice photo to go with it.

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  8. Courtney says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Beautiful!

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  9. Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:44 am

    It is important to live life to the fullest!

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  10. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com says

    July 29, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Great quote!

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  11. Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy) says

    July 29, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I try to live every moment in the present

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  12. Our Small Hours says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Beautiful!

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  13. Tammy says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Great quote, and great advice.

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  14. Connie says

    July 29, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I tell my husband all the time that if worrying will fix it, worry. If not, don’t waste your time.

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    • Debra Pearlstein says

      July 31, 2012 at 12:52 am

      I tell my sister that too 😉

      Reply
  15. Toni Patton says

    July 29, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I have lived in the past before and I was so miserable it’s so much better to live in the present and look to the future.

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  16. Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says

    July 29, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I love this quote! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. MomStart (Ashley) says

    July 29, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    So true to learn to accept the now.

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  18. Theresa says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Learning to accept the now is so hard, but so worth it.

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  19. Jenn says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:31 am

    This is one of those concepts I know in the abstract but find difficulty putting into action in the specific. Thanks for the reminder!

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  20. Donna says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Thank you for this reminder! I’m so bad to think about the past and the future, instead of living in the here and now. :/

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  21. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I tend to live in the moment when I’m with my kids. I let everything else go and just enjoy them.

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  22. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    July 30, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Wow, that is interesting…never thought of that, but what if it’s something bad happening?

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    • Debra Pearlstein says

      July 31, 2012 at 12:51 am

      That’s definitely when it’s the most challenging, but, if somehow you can do it, I imagine that’s where peace is.

      Reply
  23. Marcie W. says

    July 30, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I really love this and I feel that there’s something wonderful and good in every single moment, although some are more obvious than others.

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  24. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    July 31, 2012 at 1:59 am

    how great to read I love things that are inspiring

    Reply
  25. The Rebel Chick says

    July 31, 2012 at 7:45 am

    This is really a great quote. I’ve never read the book but it’s always been my motto – CARPE DIEM!

    Reply
  26. Billie says

    July 31, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I’m definitely a worrier and I need to work on it.

    Reply
  27. Toni Patton says

    August 3, 2012 at 7:06 am

    This week I wish I were living in the future some of my present moments have been emotional LOL

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  28. Notorious Spinks says

    August 5, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    As you stated living in the now is not easy but just like most things I’m sure practicing will make perfect. I really need to experience the now more often…

    Reply
  29. Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says

    August 5, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Love that photo.

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  30. Connie - Seattle Mom Blogger says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Great quote and great reminder.

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  31. Ty W. says

    August 6, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Great quote! And, I love the picture!

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  32. Simply Being Mommy says

    August 6, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Such a great quote and picture. I tend to try to live too far in the future rather than relishing what is now.

    Reply
  33. Theresa says

    August 9, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Great quote!

    Reply
  34. Tammy says

    August 28, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I love that picture.

    Reply

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