~ PRESENT MOMENT ~
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"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate on the present moment."
Buddha
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Staying focused, serene and receptive
requires that we keep our attention
placed in the present moment. If we
allow our minds to be overly focused in
the future (ie on outcomes such as "what
if's" or "if only's") or in the past (ie
past resentments, past embarrassments,
or "would've beens, "could've beens") we
allow ourselves to be subject to the
psychological and emotional roller
coaster ride that can go with these
states. These meanderings into the past
or present, colour our judgement and
play a major role in contributing to our
eating disorder. Therefore, it is
imperative that we practise staying in
the moment in order to maintain a
healthy recovery.
ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I will choose to live in the serenity of the present moment.