Just A Thought... Don't Make Presence A Task!

Many of us on the spiritual path have to continually remind ourselves to become present. After a while of practice, we begin to notice our inability to stay present permanently and the ego can tend to reduce the concept of "presence" to a mere task--even a nuisance at times. Once the ego has done this, it then tries to convince us that there really isn't anything too special about the Now. It does this for its own survival; when we are present, the ego cannot exist. If it is successful in convincing us of the Now's "little importance," then we will procrastinate our presence, and remain in the mind and attached to ego. Just be aware of this, and never reduce the immense beauty, peace, and freedom that the Now possesses to a mere task. Whenever you are prompted to become present, embrace it! Why ever put off becoming one with life, as life only occurs in the Now? Remember that even a single conscious breath can be a meaningful meditation. Dedicate today to reminding yourself of the beauty of the Now. To quote one of my recent favorite movies, Kung Fu Panda: "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present."