The world is too serious.   That is, so many people walking this Earth are caught up in the things that really have little to do with their lives.

As you go through this day, observe yourself, and see how serious you are.  That is, are you laughing and enjoying life, or do you have your head down, a frown on your face and marching onward – to where, you do not know?

Life is not about the day-to-day things that everyone focuses their attention.  Life is much larger than that.  Life is about the present.  Life is about taking advantage of each and every moment that you have left.  Life is about the here and the now, not the “there and the later.”  Turn your attention inward, and let the outside world do its own thing.

So much of our attention is distracted by the “magician of society.”   That “magician” tends to grab our attention and our thoughts.  The magician of society tells you how you should look, what you should drive, how to think, and how to behave.  When we focus our attention on the outside world, we will always feel inadequate.  Just look at the social media “magicians.”  You would think that everyone in the world is living the perfect life – except for you!

No.  Just say, “no” to the outside distractions continually competing for your attention.  Put down your phone, close your eyes, and just think – for yourself.  Let go of the “chatter thoughts” that consume your mind.  Open up to the thoughts that come from inside – your thoughts!  That is all that matters.

Keep your focus on the moment.  When you are eating, taste the food.  When you are walking – walk.  When you are working – work.  It is the distractions of the world that continually make us feel like we are lacking.  That is not the case.  You have everything that you are to have at this moment in your life.  The question is whether or not you are learning the lessons that you need to learn, so that you can move forward?

Today we challenge you to just recognize the distractions stealing away your moment.  Just notice how you are grabbing your phone whenever you have a “moment” to yourself.  Pay attention to what you are spending your valuable thoughts thinking about.  At the end of this day, you can reflect on what you’ve observed and make a commitment to how you would like the rest of your days on this Earth to go.

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Do not give in to the distractions around you.  Listen to your inner-self, and say “no” to society at large.  When you are able to hear the birds chirping and the distant wind chime, you will know that you are coming back to this moment!

Written, Tue, Jun 21, 2016, 8:10 – 8:20 AM MDT