How I did it: Its the "hardest" thing I've ever had to do. I have lived alot of my life being either very unhappy to a little happy, and recently I had a very humbling experience in which I couldn't take the suffering and hopeless feelings anymore, which has inspired me to come out of the restraints and limitations of my mind.  It was hard because I was so attached to daydreams and good memories too, times better than now and times that could be better than now. But none of those things are based in reality (same thing as fears) and they inspired me to do nothing with my life except feel at least slightly inadequate in the current moment.
 And it is the most freeing experience ever, I tell you, to free yourself of your "mind" and embrace the moment.  It is certainly empowering, and you feel fearless at times, like nothing could ever bring you down!!

My old definitions of happiness were always conditional I realized- I could only be happy if I was working towards a goal that I might someday attain and make me a complete person forever, only be happy if I was anticipating doing something cool. Total disregard for the "now" to derive my happiness from. Also loving others too- only loving them if they loved me or did something for me or agreed with me (think about it..the people who you love most give you the most happiness with yourself), never loving them for just existing, never loving them because they were my brothers and sisters on earth, never loving them because we are all one and equal and deserving to be loved unconditionally. True love I realize has nothing to do with the mind, true love begins when you let your heart take over. And true love begins right now, in the moment. And love is the most amazing feeling!!

Life is meant to be happy,free, full of love and laughter. Living your life in the past in future- indulged in your thoughts and mind- has provided me with some temporary happiness, but alot of pain and suffering too, and alot more pain than happiness. Living in the moment has helped me feel more empowered, feeling truely alive and grateful and full of joy just for existing is incredible. Life is precious, suffering doesn't have to be inevitable; everything will be alright. Also I tried (Or should I say am trying) to make light of my life and not take it so seriously. That is very important, too.

Lessons & tips: Living in the moment will always be more beautiful than any dream you could ever dream up, it will always be more freeing than any thought you could think, better than any emotion you could ever hope to feel. To really experience the moment, sometimes the easiest way to do is to ride in the car, put the window down, listen to the happiest song you know, and feel the moment..Live, laugh, love, and have those things lead your life..

Resources: I've read Eckhart Tolle, and it's helped. It just has one message though, and it is extremely reiterated in the book. You just have to find that message and feel it resonate within you. I think its basically love, wonder, and a peaceful, nonjudgemental mind is what has really helped me. Alot of gratitude too.  but its really LOVE that is key to everything good in this life, and a positive attitude. Here's a quote that helps me : Live your life with your HEART, not just your MIND.  Once you live and see through your heart, it feels very natural to be in the moment!

May 20, 09:18PM PDT | 1 comment | 10 cheers