Living In The Present

I really love this well explained and written blog.

http://paidtoexist.com/how-to-live-fully-in-the-present/

Here are the take away points:-

why it's difficult to live in the present

because we never shut up. 

if we are constantly talking, we never hear what anyone else has to say.

likewise, if we are talking to ourselves all the time, we are never listening.

5 ways to live in the present

1. don't try to quiet your mind, just witness it.

2. you are not your thoughts.

3. breathe.

4. meditate

5. practice mindfulness.