Living in the present.
Living in the present moment is not just a psychological trick; it is the essence of spiritual life according to Hindu scriptures. The Rishis, the Bhagavad Gita, and even the Upanishads all emphasise this as the path to peace, clarity, and realisation of the Self. We must live in the present. The past is dead, the future unborn. Only the present is real. He who lives in the present lives in Reality. In other words, living in the present means training your attention to rest on what’s happening here and now — your breath, sensations, surroundings, or activity — instead of being caught up in past regrets or future worries. Mindfulness is the most effective way to cultivate this awareness. It is the art of touching life deeply in each moment and involves a moment-to-moment awareness that is often cultivated through meditation but can also be integrated into everyday activities. The goal is to observe experiences without gett ing overwhelmed...