You ever catch yourself daydreaming or thinking about something that happened in the past? Or are you thinking about the future?
Most people do this on some level everyday.
When you you’re thinking about the past or the future — you’re not here — you’re not living in the now.
When you’re not living in the now you fail to utilize what I call the power of now — which can dramatically improve your life in ways you never thought possible.
If you want to achieve success, happiness and live the life you want — start living in the now; be here now by experiencing the present moment for the gift that it is.
Editors Note: Karim Hajee has spent over 20 years teaching the amazing Creating Power System which he developed from his mother while living in Kenya who in turn learnt this system while living in India.
In addition, Karim has done extensive study on tapping into the subconscious mind, different self help programs, and what it is that makes a person happy. Click Here to download the exclusive E-Book from Karim Hajee — “The Ten Steps For Happiness” »
Be Here Now
Very few of us utilize the power of this current moment.
The only thing that truly exists is what is happening right now.
The past does not exist; it’s over with and should be nothing but a fading memory.
The future does not exist; it simply hasn’t happened yet.
Both the past and the future are only a part of your thoughts and memories; they only exist in your mind and not in reality.
The only thing that really exists right now is the very present moment that you live in and from this present moment you can draw tremendous power; the kind of power that can change your life and allow you to achieve your goals.
You may not like the present moment but that’s only because you’re thinking about what you feel the present should be. You’re comparing the present moment to something else and not appreciating what is happening right now.
I know some of you may say:
“Karim, right now I don’t have a job and the bank is about to foreclose. Plus my wife/husband just left me and I’m stuck with 3 kids. My present is not exactly pleasant.”
If the present or current situation is not pleasant then you’re comparing it to something else. You’re probably thinking about what the now should be instead of dealing with what is going on.
If you don’t have a job then it’s time to look for one. Don’t focus on the fact that you don’t have a job, and don’t focus on how difficult it may seem to get a job. Instead, simply concentrate on going out and getting a job. You live in the present moment so do what has to be done now and don’t worry about the way things should be.
At the end of the day see where you are and focus on what needs to be done next.
If your children need attention right now then give them attention. If you need to go out and look for work right now then do it. Don’t compare your present situation to anything. Accept what it is and make the most of it with the intention of making the present better with each step that you take.
I’m not saying don’t do anything to improve your current situation.
Deal with your present situation and do everything you can to improve your life.
When you begin working on the present moment with the intent of improving your life you begin to utilize the power of now you leave the past in the past, you don’t concentrate on the future and instead, you start living in the present moment doing everything that you can to improve your life now.
When you do this you send a powerful message to your subconscious mind. You tell your subconscious that you are here now and ready to get to work to improve your life.
Your Subconscious mind then begins working for you because your subconscious only understands the present moment your subconscious does not understand the future or the past your subconscious only lives in the now; it only exists in the present moment.
Understanding this process is one thing — practicing it is quite another thing.
To start working with the power of now you have to get your mind simply focus on what is happening and what needs to be done right now. No more comparing or hoping for things to get better. Just deal with what is and what has to be done.
When you’re here now you move forward and you allow your subconscious mind to help you achieve your goals because you’re here.
Focus on the present moment.
Allow your subconscious mind to work for you everyday by working with the power of the present moment.
How You Can Live In The Now
If you’re ready to start living in the now and begin creating the life that you want then take a look at your present situation and ask yourself what’s wrong with the very moment you are in.
You should find nothing wrong with the present moment it is what it is and once you accept it you can start living again.
Let’s face it you can’t turn your mind off but you can get it to work differently and that’s what you should start doing.
If you don’t take control of your mind your mind will control you and that’s not going to help you improve your life.
Ask yourself these next questions:
- Do you find yourself waiting for something to happen?
- Are you waiting to get some more time? Make more money?
- Meet the right person? Are you waiting for the right opportunity?
Waiting is another game the mind plays because it doesn’t want to live in the present moment.
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you’re not living in the present moment you are focusing on anything but the present moment.
I know you can’t focus on the present moment or live in the now 24 hours a day. But start by doing this for a few minutes a day and then continue expanding the exercise everyday.
Then track your progress. See how you feel when you only focus on what is happening right now. As you continually do this you’ll see yourself starting to enjoy the process.
Here’s a suggestion. The next time you are driving or walking pay attention only to what is happening around you. Listen to the sounds, observe the people. Don’t think about what you have to do or what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow or what might happen in five minutes.
Focus your attention only on what is happening right now. Doing this will get your mind to start living in the present moment and before you know it you’ll be able to focus your mind and utilize the power of now.
Start utilizing the power of now — you’ll be more focused and you’ll enjoy the present moment. Best of all you’ll start moving toward achieving your goals and living the life you want.
Have Some Fun!
Remember to have some fun. Enjoy life. Do things differently. Act like a kid when you can; kids are always living in the now that’s all they know.
Forget about your troubles and just do something completely different and have some fun. Once you start doing this you’ll see things begin to fall into place. If you have a passion for sports then start playing a sport you like. If you have a passion for cooking, make a meal or two over the next couple of days. Do what you enjoy and you’ll start attracting more positive situations into you life.
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Sincerely,
Karim Hajee
PS: Remember — you only get one life and one chance.
Make the most of it. Stop defeating yourself, stop limiting yourself. Create all the success you want and deserve in life.
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Actually„, you only get one life that you remember now… so „,if this is the highest you have evolved to, then it would be wise to live in the present and know that you can live longer and healthier by only focusing on the present. It is the constant thoughts of the past that age us… and the worries of an imagined future that cause the chemical reactions that age us…
Hey, great post, very well written. You should write more about this.
anybody hear of Ram Dass wrote a little book called Be Here Now back in the 70’s?
Yes .I remember that book. There was a book by ken keyes ‚too. (funny little cartoons about accepting what is .
arelle davies
LOL — I love it = thanks everybody — thanks == be here now — right here right now — it feels great focusfocusfocusfocus — on what you are doing –NOW — driving walkingrunninglifting everything you do — do with purpose and focus on now — alwaysalwaysalways — be here now — erase all traces of the past and illusions of the future — I would never have thought i would be here doing what i am doing right now — thanks fabulous — wonderful — Think that — you made all the right deciions in your life — you are here and you are doing this now — fabulous — tremendous — I love it and thanks again — John R#70
I enjoyed Eckhart Tolle’s book The Power of Now. Beautiful beyond measure…
Wonderful reminder of the majic of the ETERNAL NOW !
I am ready for anything NOW.
Right now I am so very grateful for everything, NOW ! The tsunami of measureless blessing floods into my soul from the Ocean of Abundance NOW !!!
When one anchors to the past, he is lives in FEAR. Anchoring to the future puts one in doubt. Being in the present gives the required energy to face the realities with confidence! Probably, head oriented living puts you in the past and future whereas, heart oriented one puts you in the now!
Is that the reason that the soldiers are able to face bullets in war with confidence?
Thanks for reminding me the power of now. Sometimes while driving home, it is like I am in automatic pilot. Can’t tell how I got there. I wasn’t present at all. I’ll start the excercises and for sure I’ll get back to you to tell you about my progress. Thanks again!!
Great post, and helpful info.
Be here now is an excellent technique, and it’s tried and true. Patanjali mentioned it in the Yoga Sutra two thousand years ago.
It’s a great technique. In my books, I recommend the two-step dance of awareness (be here now) and release. Release makes awakening effortless.
I am staying in the now. don’t have my email approved. not even my password and yet I exist. Hooray and carry on fellow travelers
If we, conciously accept, to do this simple exercise, by putting our selves, into that very pleasant, but Powerful moment called, PRESENT, no matter who we think we are, what we have or don’t have, where we are, and no matter the situation that occurs at any time of our day, and REALIZE, that we are ALIVE, HERE & NOW, simply because, we are constantly and fortunately breathing in the Present time, not the form the past or neither in the future, because it doesn’t exist yet.
WE then become the most powerfull & divine human being on Earth, cause we have the power to change the core of our path
Thank you, Universal Intelligence or God,for that precious gift called PRESENT — HERE & NOW!
What a beautiful reminder with great simplicity!!! Absolutely love it!
I could not download the ebook The Ten Steps for Happiness.
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Glad to receive more uplifting inf It was good. Thks thks
Yes, Ram Dass, 1971..first thing I thought of when I saw this blog title. Still relevant, still true, still here, still now.
Great, even if i’m only managing it some of the time, I am becoming more aware and will learn to do it more and more as I have already tasted the benefits of it, thanks.
Thank you!! This hit me on a day when I really needed to be reminded of it. Thanks to the Universe who led me here, and to Karim for writing it. Be here now,it’s so simple.
Interestingly when I imagine my life 50 years from now, it makes me want to eat better, exercise consistently and be more mindful in the present.
To be able to draw from the experience of the past in empowering ways, allows us a more promising future and a magical today.
Many people think being Goal oriented means you are only future oriented. Not true. Goals help us to organize, prioritize and focus our time in the present.
Live Your Dreams,
Jill Koenig
Thanks I am going to try the exercise and use this tool.
This was very helpful, enjoyed reading it,keep up the good work. Thank You. Debra
First I would like to thank you.Your ideas are clear and easy to understand. You go straight to the main points . People can feel a kind of friendship with you. Simply I do beleive you.
Thank you again
Now Here is also NOWHERE. all judgements are derived from dualistic thinking and insidiously helping the mind to compare the moment. “be in this world, but not of it” is a great line from yeasheau.
I have been reading the power of NOW for quite sometime now and an atest to it.whenever am riding in a bus, i listen to the rumbling of the engine or just look at the passing trees.I FEEL SO GOOD AND POWERFUL .I feel like I an fly.I really enjoy being in the NOW.pRACTISE THIS AND YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.