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TAKING THE PRESENT-MOMENT PLUNGE
Whether we are living in confinement or living our usual day to day life, are we taking the present-moment plunge? Are we here and now in our thoughts and acts or letting our thoughts overwhelming us all the time?
It is very easy and tempting to go with the flow and be overwhelmed by social gossips, fake news and stressful debates and live constant stress.
Living here and now is understanding that we are not our thoughts and that we can make mindful choices and have an active presence. The present moment is more than we imagine it to be. Active in the present, we act on our intentions and our values as well as our perceptions and our attitudes. Ready to question our ordinary concerns, commitments, and understanding.
Seneca wrote, “Toti se inserens mundo,” in english “plunging oneself into the totality of the world.” Taking this plunge could be understood as the heart of active presence, of “being here now.” “Taking the plunge” means fearless presence, total involvement, holding nothing back.
It is difficult for the self to do this when overwhelmed by past experiences and future concerns, that only underscores the need to challenge the self and the conditions it imposes on experience to be able to live fully.
Have a look at the video below and download the support document to better understand how to take the present moment plunge!