Living with presence
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Living with presence
we practice with the aspiration just to be the present moment, our lives will gradually transform and grow wonderfully.
Charlotte J. Beck • Everyday Zen: Love and Work (Plus)
“Let go of what is past. Let go of what is not yet. Observe deeply what is happening in the present moment, but do not be attached to it. This is the most wonderful way to live alone.”5
Thich Nhat Hanh • Our Appointment with Life: Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone
Bringing the energy of awareness and mindfulness to each moment of our life enables that energy to permeate our every action. Every one of our actions and our interactions becomes an opportunity to open our heart, to go more deeply, and to become more fully alive. This is really the essence of Engaged Buddhism in our tradition: using our daily life
... See moreBrother Phap Hai • Nothing To It: Ten Ways to Be at Home with Yourself
When you’re stuck in traffic, getting yelled at by your boss, feeling awkward at a party, strolling through the office, lying on the beach, trying to remember how to get to your sister’s house, take a moment to breathe deeply, clear your mind, check in with your bod, become present in the moment and connect with Source Energy.