We have been getting this message of living in the "Present" moment for ages from the 'New Age movement', all over our social media. But have we misunderstood it? Have we misread it just as we have with past enlightened teachings shared in the Bible, for example? "Love your neighbour as yourself" has been a great one!
I believe this message over the last decades has been a great cause for our present world crisis, in many ways.
Let me explain: by living so focus on the present we have neglected thinking and considering the Future and the consequences of our present actions in the future!
Are you with me? Can you see it?
The overuse of all sorts of resources, the unkindness towards the earth's soil, water, animals, nature, climate, people, etc.
The neglect of our children in our present society is shocking. From the way, mums are 'forced' to get back to work far too early, to the changes in the education system that is focusing more and more on money, ticking boxes, profits and status instead of the mental well-being of our children!
The profit focus of businesses, that are essential in a society is another. Like health, transport, bills, education, etc, that have ignored the needs of the people.
Living in the present moment is not about being even more self-centred and egocentric, but about being aware of ourselves, and the world around us in that moment with responsibility!
Being present is about not being absent of the moment, and not fully aware of our actions.
Now if we look at our lives, that is not often what is happening when we are all addicted to the distraction of apps, social media, games, alcohol, drugs, etc.
Message for today: Today be present in each moment of your day with consideration for others and responsibility for your choices!
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