"If it is the quality of your consciousness at this moment that determines the future, then what is it that determines the quality of your consciousness? Your degree of presence."
-- Eckhart Tolle. (Practicing the Power of Now, p. 38).
Many of us were taught that a high quality future requires intricate planning, years of sacrifice and oodles of money. But what if it's much simpler than that? What if simply being here now will make being there then much, much better?
That's exactly what Oprah's new literary darling, Eckhart Tolle, suggests. Be fully and completely present and your best possible future will unfold. I don't think he's saying don't save or don't plan, but I do think he's advising, don't worry. Much of what people call planning for the future seems to be just worry in disguise.
Being present means that your consciousness is not running off all over the place reliving the past or speculating about the future. When you're fully present your actions are centered and powerful, and so they are more likely to produce good results. Good results are the pathway to a good future. Simple.
Try it. If you start to future-trip, worry, or dance off into a fantasy land of possibilities, focus instead on the present moment. Watching your breath is a good way to anchor yourself in the present. Or simply be completely mindful of the world around you and whatever activity you are presently undertaking. Do what you need to do right here, right now. Feel the quality of your consciousness grow. And know that by being completely present you are doing your damndest to create a wonderful tomorrow.
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