I’d like to point out, though, that numbers 2 and 3 are all forms of number 1. In number 1 you describe the first task of meditating. Focusing on one thing, namely your breath because its the only thing thats ever there all the time. When you can focus on one thing then you can bring in other forms of meditation, like mindfulness, which is an idea found in both number 2 and 3.

Meditation goes beyond watching the breath or thoughts, it is the ability to concentrate and focus those thoughts. Becoming an observer the is just the first step to being able to think without subconciously identifying with the voice in your head (your mind)…and I agree its not so easy.

If you’re going to drink tea…drink tea.

The reason why many of us are in need of Money is that: We need it so badly, and therefore send the message to the Universe that we are in Need of Money all the time. And the Creative Intelligent of the Universe sends us more Need of the Money. Always in Need.

But being in the Presence – We are connected to the Source of Energy and Power of lives. As a result, we are no more in Need. All needs are met in the Presence state. Because in the presence, we are everything: healthy, rich, wealthy, millionaire, loving, caring, and everything else. Because the Universal Mind is the sum total of everything GOOD. And when we in the presence, all our Needs are met 100%.
Glen has done excellently in highting this Point that: Problems are only Memory. Period. Nothing to add and nothing to substract from this fact. It is an absolute Truth. Because there is no Problem in the Presence only shortage of idea between where you are now and where you want to go.

Living in the Presence enables me still, to continue coming to this website, if not, I would never be in this website, never. I had some issue with Glen last week and still the issue is not yet resolved. I accept, love and forgive whatever comes my way in Life.

Living in the PRESENCE makes us not think of the past nor the future, it rather makes us centered in the Here and Now. As a result, we accept, love and forgive whatever comes our way so as to keep living in the Presence.

But if we fail to Accept, love, and forgive what comes our way, we shall always find it very and very difficult to LIVE IN THE PRESENCE, no matter how much we try, it will end in vain.

Acceptance, Love and Forgiveness are the prerequsite or requirement in the Living in the PRESENCE. How could anyone ever lives in the Presence when you have not yet Accept, love, and forgive the gift that comes from the Universal Mind. Sad to write this: All gifts do not always come with a smiling face. Never Resist nor Fight anything that comes your way in life.

Remember, to enjoying living in the Presence, the Keywords are: Acceptance, Love, and Forgiveness. It means therefore, you own no One anything except: those three keywords above. Living in the Presence becomes effortless every moment and for the rest of your life. Great Glen, thanks for this article.
Daniel

Life is what’s right now. Everything else is a memory or potential reality.

You can’t control and experience what happened and what will happen – only what’s happening. If you want to live life rather than only think about it, then immerse yourself in the present. Enjoy your surroundings: the smells, the weather, the textures. Interact with people around you: smile, talk, kiss, laugh, have sex, hug.

It’s important to reflect – it acts as checkpoints for your life, to confirm you’re on the right path or re-calibrate things so you don’t go too far off of it. But reflecting isn’t the end goal; it’s a process to improve your present. Utilize it for its purpose and get back to maximum living.

Keep living and enjoying the now,
Oleg

I must relate what happened to me yesterday, as it runs parallel with your experience.

I had been really bored, and decided to go to the cinema. I got wrapped up in the film, and really enjoyed it. As the film neared the end, a brilliantly filmed dance sequence mesmerised me. The colours were ablaze, the movement sublime. From then on, the colour resonated with me, and the final scene captivated me.

As I left the cinema, serene in mood, the observation of colours carried over to the night buildings, aglow with vivid blues and purples. These soon faded, leaving a sequence of ordinary buildings. Except that I was looking at all of them in detail and finding everything stunningly calm and beautiful. I am 52 and was effectively transported back to my youth for that 25 minute walk home. There was, as you say, joy perceived in everything, with judgement, and mental chatter and anxiety all totally suspended.

This brought me to tears, and a realisation that much of the Taoist ideas I had read were gradually sinking in. No money could ever ever buy such a feeling. It transcended any ‘bought’ pleasure.

The more I relax into the moment, and accept whatever is there without judgement, the emotion of that judgement is replaced by the emotion of simple beauty. Childish awe.

a) It’s such a great way to meet people in a fun, flirty atmosphere

b) It makes you feel that life is so good at this very moment!