Now
is all
you've
got.
Behold
and
protect
it.
Seize
it if you must.
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Nothing
and
no one
guarantees
the
next moment.
Chasing
after
the future
isn't
living
Life
because
that isn't your
job
and
Life
can never be
caught
for
total human control,
no,
not even the astrologers
who blow their silly trumpets.
Worrying
about the future
nibbles
and
robs
your attention
from
enjoying
the gift of
Now.
Dreaming
about the tomorrow
gives you reason to
jump out of bed next morning.
Imagining
spectacular possibilities
fuels you forward.
But
these are
desserts.
Sweet treats
tastes best
in
small, decent amounts.
The grand deal
is
to savour your
Present.
It is
yours
and
nobody
can take it away
from
you.
Feast
on it
but
don't gorge.
Chew.
At its
simplest and most basic,
there's a
Way
for
Life's
maximum pleasure:
Breathe
just
like how you
chew.
Try it.
This is
your
Gift.
It is
free.
Drop everything.
Close your eyes.
Be still.
Give attention to
Life.
Acknowledge
it.
Throw back your shoulders.
Slightly lift your chin.
Show
care and respect.
Very slowly,
draw a
long,
deep breath;
receive
the
presence of Life.
1,2,3,4....
You can't see it.
But you can
feel it
entering your nose.
Let Life
flow
into your
mind.
Calm
restless thoughts.
Disarm
the strength of anxiety.
5,6,7,8...
Life
brings light.
Dispel gloom.
Prepare for
the new arrival
of
distinguished guests.
Invite
Faith and Hope
to
come in
and
sit.
They've brought along
their friends,
Peace and Love.
If you want your guests
to stay,
it's sensible to
serve your most expensive
tea and cookies
in handsome cups and plates.
Breathe out.
1,2,3,4....
Nudge
Worry and Anxiety
out the door.
5,6,7,8....
Impatience and Frustration
might as well
roll after them.
You've just done
the quickest and easiest
way to
detox.
Eliminate pollution
for
purer air.
Breathe health,
enjoy living.
Isn't the
House
more pleasant this way?
Not everyone
who knocks at your door
are
worthy guests.
Be careful
who you let in.
Hire
Truth
as your
Guard.
It will save
a lot of
trouble.
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