P for Present (Now), P for Present (Gift), and also P for Peace. Many times, people get confused between achievement and satisfaction with peace. What I believe is that we can consider satisfaction as a pathway to achieve peace. When we start putting focus on the present, we eventually give ourselves a sense of fulfilment.
Earlier, I was also making the same mistake, sometimes even now, thinking about my past. Sometimes what I have done 2 days back, or 10 years back, what I did or say just now, etc., and sometimes what will happen if I continue the same path, should I do this, about my family, some random stuff. But then I have to bring my attention forcefully to the present moment, either by saying chodo yaar abhi ka dekh le or main q faltu mein purani baat soch rahi. But it is true.
Now I am a little bit aware of my present and the
idea of being in the present moment, which is mindfulness. I am taking
meditation and journaling much more seriously. Focusing on what type of
thoughts and emotions I am consciously consuming. Because now I know that the
more I take conscious effort, the more it will help me unconsciously. Because
the brain works in such a manner that whatever diet I give to my brain in terms
of visual, audio, picture, thoughts, emotions, and actions, it will give
results in that manner. If the diet is healthy, then healthy results, and if I
am putting garbage into my brain, it will give me garbage results. It is the
inbuilt personal AI, which everyone has (This line is given by my husband. 😀). It is true.
First, we set our goal, which is generally inspired
by someone. And we set our bar higher, and while working on that goal, we kept matching
our current situation with our desired situation. If by any chance we only
focus on our goal, not the present hard work or preparation to achieve it, or
even on small wins, we start losing our focus and feeling low and demotivated,
and after some time, we quit.
So now I am focusing on my present and also finding
peace within me. Of course, I have a big goal, but my main goal, which is the
goal of the day, is to be in the present moment. I tried to do the things that
help me get closer to my inner self, and eventually, it helps me find inner
peace. Maybe some of you have a question like Why am I doing this? The answer
is that I can carry it every time. Being present in the moment hits different.
Try it and let me know.
Maybe after my father’s death, I understood the
reality. All money, luxury will stay here only. Every Hindu’s cremation
procedure will be the same. At the end, people put the person's body in the
woods and burn it. My sister and I did the same with my father, and there I saw
several woods had been placed in the cremation ground, waiting for someone’s
bier to arrive. As generally we say daane daane pe likha hai khane wale ka
naam. I feel the same in that moment that lakdi lakdi pe likha hai jalne
wale ka naam. Sorry for my not-so-good rhyme, but it is reality.
It’s not a crime to think about your past or future,
but the crime is only thinking about not doing something in the present to get
that wonderful future. Also, try to find out the ultimate goal, the purpose of
this life. When you go and meet your idol in heaven, and if He/ She asks what
you did with this body and time, how you used it, what will you answer? Think
about it, figure out your answer, and write it somewhere in bold letters. It
will help you connect with yourself.
One song recommendation which I am listening
to daily nowadays- Sukoon (from “Bhoomi 2025”)
If you need assistance, connect with me through this link. In the meantime, stay present, find peace in every situation, and take care.
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