Summary

The website content reflects on the transformative power of living in the present moment, inspired by the teachings from "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle and "Nå" by Michael de Vibe & Ragnar Carem.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the significance of being fully present in the current moment, drawing from the author's personal experiences and the influence of Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" and "Nå" by Michael de Vibe & Ragnar Carem. It discusses the rejuvenating effects of meditation and mindfulness on daily life, the appreciation of life's essentials, and the ability to face challenges with a detached perspective. The author shares a poem that encapsulates the essence of presence, acceptance, and understanding as keys to enriching life and freeing the mind. The article concludes with a reminder of the hope that comes with being alive and the potential that each new day holds.

Opinions

The author expresses a profound appreciation for the present moment, recognizing it as a unique and vital aspect of life.
There is a personal account of how meditation and reading have been instrumental in reconnecting with the present and managing external disturbances.
The author believes that a mindful approach to life can reduce the impact of everyday annoyances.
The poem shared in the article conveys the idea that self-awareness and acceptance are crucial for personal growth and liberation.
The author endorses the view that intelligence and mindful attention are gateways to freedom and understanding.
The content suggests that maintaining a routine of meditation and reading can significantly improve one's quality of life and mental state.
The Ivorian proverb "as long as you are alive, there is hope" is cited to illustrate the enduring potential for positive change, regardless of circumstances.

The Present

The one and only that is granted: the Now

A few years ago I read a mind-blowing/awakening type of book called “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle and recently came across a book called “Nå” by Michael de Vibe & Ragnar Carem about presence. And it deeply reminded me of the essentials that lie in the present moment.

This exact unique moment when I am typing these lines and remembering to notice my breath and heart beating in my chest pumping blood from cells and making all circulate inside my body. Invisible yet so essential and vital to our being.

Due to a hectic routine, new priorities, meditation/reading routines somehow ended up on a lower level. Started again this week incorporating meditation and reading... And It does wonder as usual. It brought me to the appreciation of the moment. As it is, without judging or labelling it.

Appreciating the gift of life every single morning I open my eyes filled with gratitude that I am blessed with a new day. No matter the circumstances, no matter the pandemic, no matter this or that. All that matter is that I am still alive, now. As the Ivorian (African) saying goes:

“as long as you are alive, there is hope” — “tant qu’il y a la vie, y’a espoir”: Ivorian Proverb.

As long as you are still breathing, there are enormous possibilities.

Of course with this mindset, I also do notice annoyances and disturbances in my everyday life. Some still affect me at different levels. In parallel, I do my best to let it “pass by”, #attitudematters.

With some practices: the more you meditate or bring the awareness in the moment, the least you will be impacted by external annoyances. Try and see by yourself :)

Here bellow I share the translated version of the poem that reminded me of the power of being fully present in the moment. Appreciating the moment for what it is: here and now (still, work in progress..)

Presence

By being present with yourself,

by seeing yourself in your everyday life with awake interest

to understand rather than judging,

in full acceptance of whatever may come to the surface

and enrich your life

and your awareness

with its captivating energies.

This is the important work of the presence;

it removes obstacles and releases energy

through understanding the nature of the mind and life.

Intelligence is the door to freedom

and awaken attention (full presence) is the mother of intelligence

Original version in Norwegian for my Norwegian readers :)

Tilstedeværelse

Ved å være til stede med deg selv,

ved å se deg selv i ditt daglige liv med våken interesse

for å forstå snarere enn å dømme,

i full aksept av det som måtte komme til overflaten

og berike ditt liv

og din bevissthet

med sine fengslende energier.

Dette er nærværets viktig arbeid;

det fjerner hindringer og frigjør energi

gjennom å forstå sinnets og livets natur.

Intelligens er døren til frihet

og våken oppmerksomhet er intelligens mor

— Ukjent forfatter

Source of inspiration: meditation routines and the books “Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle & “Nå” by Michael de Vibe & Ragnar Carem