How successful have you been at keeping your mind in the present? Difficult isn't it. Why is it so difficult? If we see right now. We stop time. We see what actually is. There is great resistance to seeing what actually is. From the time we are born we are programmed to see what others want us to see. We develop a myriad of little beliefs that form systems of thought that control our perception. Much of this is done on purpose by those in control and much we learn from well meaning caretakers who are in error.
It is important that we accept that we know nothing. Everything we think we know is either flat out not true or has been compromised. Our personal past and our collective past [history] are fables blinding us from truth. Our personal past has been heavily corrupted by the shame and guilt that existed when the events occurred. From the time we were born we were inflicted with the disease of unworthiness. The things that pop into our minds are often these tainted tidbits. History is always written by those who have maintained dominance, therefore can never be trusted.
When the wise ones, through the ages, have suggested we give up the past they were not making an idle recommendation. We can't see the truth of anything with the past circling our head like vultures. We are not defined by what we think of as our past.
Do we want to be free? Then let us free ourselves from the past. This moment is the only time, it is filled with love.
How can we give up the past? First convince ourselves of the need. We must accept that attention to the past in our minds keeps us stuck. Some of us are not yet convinced how completely programmed we are. There is much information on the internet discussing this phenomena. It is easy to learn just how corrupt this world is and how greatly we have been blinded to truth. Once we realize how bad it is, it can be a little like wallowing in the pigsty of the illusion. Still, we need to dig and uncover until we are convinced.
Soon we won't have to dig or inquire about the past because truth is going to hit us in the face. All the ugliness of the illusion is going to come to the surface. And on the other hand, we will begin to see the beauty and magnificence of who we really are.
So what do we do now? We can be alert to what our minds are doing. When we catch ourselves dwelling on negativity, let it go. Don't rationalize it, don't justify it, don't even ask yourself why your thinking that way, just let it go.
When are our minds free and quiet and joyful? When we are doing something we love. When we are creating. When we are feeling love. When we are being thankful. When we are appreciating somebody or something. When we are having fun. When we are sitting outside basking in the Sun. When we are reading something we really enjoy. When we are meditating.
Music, dancing, singing, celebrating helps us stay in the present moment. All love, joy and peace is now.
The now is also the opening to the universe. The vastness. The eternal silence. The source of all creation. We are beginning to see what is. We are surrounded by Unconditional Love.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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