#Living in the Now

[amorephilartist]

It’s “cocooning” season

Pondering

Ms. Pondo

As I assess;

Feelings -

Mind,

Intuition -

Body,

Instinct -

Spirit,

Werds…. Word…. Word OF mouth

Word sometimes I can’t get out as I am still walking along this process of honing my power

The scale is tipping

The light surrounds me

The pressure lifts me

Ohhhh how I can be so strong

But borderline that to being cold

Irony to my fire-y nature.

I am that walking art p(ea)ce with simple contouring outer lines

Outer lines

But the depth is what is complex

The depth is where many done slipped up and stayed,

Slept on

The depth is where I(eye) ponder

Upon self,

Upon you

Upon me

Upon I(eye)

Upon me

Upon arrival to many destinies

So I don’t end things before they start, I ponder

And INjoy my - THE process.

[fee15pace]

Each Morning Is a Unique Moment: Observing the Assembly of the Self

Every morning offers a unique moment—a space between sleep and wakefulness that is free from the usual structure of personality. In this brief interval, we can witness how the "self," with which we identify during the day, forms like a puzzle from fragments of memories, thoughts, emotions, and sensations.

The First Moment of Awakening: Pure Consciousness

When we first wake up, there is a fleeting moment when the mind is not yet active. There are no thoughts about tasks, problems, or plans. In this moment, there is only pure awareness—silence and a state of quiet observation.

The Mind Awakens: The Start of "Assembly"

Next, the mind begins to activate. The first thoughts arise: "What time is it?" "What do I need to do today?" "Where am I?" These initial elements gradually rebuild the familiar structure of the personality. Memories, emotions, and habitual behavior patterns then join in. If you observe closely, you can notice how the mind reconstructs the "self," linking the present moment to accumulated experiences.

The Role of the Body in the Process

Interestingly, the body plays a significant role in this process. Physical sensations, such as fatigue, tension, or comfort, often trigger emotional and mental reactions. For instance, slight pain may prompt thoughts about health, while the softness of the bed might evoke a reluctance to get up. The body becomes a tool that the mind uses to anchor identity.

Awareness as the Key to Observation

If you engage awareness during this time, you can observe the entire process from the outside. The personality forms automatically, but observation allows you to maintain a connection with that original state of pure awareness experienced before the mind activates.

What Does This Provide?

Observing the assembly of the personality offers several benefits:

Understanding its relativity: You see that the personality is a constructed, temporary phenomenon, not a permanent "self."

Preserving inner silence: Instead of diving into the stream of thoughts, you can remain the observer.

Starting the day with harmony: A mindful start sets a calm tone and helps you stay connected to the present moment.

A Practical Exercise

Try this simple practice upon waking:

Avoid jumping immediately into habitual thoughts and actions.

Spend a few minutes in observation.

Note the moment the first thought arises, how emotions begin to emerge, and when you start to feel like a "personality."

This straightforward exercise can be your first step toward a deeper understanding of your "self" and living in the present moment.

Conclusion

Each morning gives us an opportunity to peek behind the curtain of the mind and see how our personality is constructed. This understanding helps us realize that behind all these constructs lies something unchanging—pure awareness, always present. The more often we return to this state, the more harmony and presence we bring into our lives.

[auntieblues]

“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

original auntieblues

[elizatungusnakur]

"Let July be July" 

by Morgan Harper Nichols

" Even here, you are growing. When August is approaching and you feel a little restless thinking about how this month might end and how this year might end and how you are supposed to start again, you are growing, you are growing, in grace courage strength.

" And it is okay if it does not feel like it. It is okay if there are moments where you cannot see the way you have grown, because far beneath the surface the seeds have still been sown. The ground beneath your feet is still a bed for new beginnings.

" So much is changing around you  but you are changing, too.

" You are so much more than the brokenness that you were certain would define you.

" It has not been easy for you. You have worked so hard to be the positive one. You have given your best in areas of your life where the effort was not returned.  And this has made it so hard for you to keep going, and there have been days where you were not sure if it was even possible. But after everything, here you are, just a little stronger, holding on a little longer, and you still found room for hope. 

" So take heart breathe deep you are still becoming who you were meant to be.

" Let July be July. Let August be August. And let yourself

" just be even in the uncertainty. You don’t have to fix everything. You don’t have solve everything. And you can still find peace and grow in the wild of changing things. "

( From Morgan Harper Nichols’ debut collection 'How Far You Have Come', published in April 2021. )

[holyspirittrinity]

We are seldom fully present to life. Our body and mind are split between the fears of the past and the worries of the future. And yet our Spirit lives in the now. To be in the now means to be present entirely in each moment with our total awareness so we can consciously live our life. In doing so, we then are free of time and awake to our Self.

[zhuohuafineart]

New work - Discover joy in the present with our new handmade art. Each piece is unique and exquisite, made with love and care. Live fully and cherish the moments with our stunning collection. ❤️

[josephkravis]

Right Now This Moment

In the silent darkness behind closed eyelids, a flicker of color sparks to life, growing and expanding like an impressionistic painting in motion. #kravis #midjourney

Right Now This Momenet In the silent darkness behind closed eyelids, a flicker of color sparks to life, growing and expanding like an impressionistic painting in motion. A cascade of vibrant hues and delicate shades dances across the canvas of your imagination, sometimes gentle and sometimes wild, creating a unique movie only for you. The opening scene of this grand theater takes you back in…

[charbroiledchicken]

"you're the writer, you control how the story goes" no not really. i wrote the first sentence and then my characters said "WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE" and promptly swerved into an electrical fence.

[archi-pelago]

maybe never forgive. but things are different now. so we'll use maybe.

[butchfalin]

the funniest meltdown ive ever had was in college when i got so overstimulated that i could Not speak, including over text. one of my friends was trying to talk me through it but i was solely using emojis because they were easier than trying to come up with words so he started using primarily emojis as well just to make things feel balanced. this was not the Most effective strategy... until. he tried to ask me "you okay?" but the way he chose to do that was by sending "👉🏼👌🏼❓" and i was so shocked by suddenly being asked if i was dtf that i was like WHAT???? WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME?????????? and thus was verbal again

[jackyjackdraws]

Local scientist enters the Olympics without any equipment nor protections

Gets a silver medal

Refuses to elaborate further

Leaves

[brainrotcharacters]

When irl pisses me off, I rewatch the Honda Odyssey scene to relax

[beemochi-art]

Did you hear Elon wants to buy Hasbro?

[heritageposts]

[holyspirittrinity]

Everyday take a moment to stop, breathe and let it all go. Put things in perspective by remembering who you truly are and what really matters in your life.