Inner Peace

Enjoy the Freedom of the Present Moment

“The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.”  

This is a quote often tossed around regarding the present.

It essentially says that today is called the present because it is a gift.

embrace the present moment its a giftThe origins of that quote can be a bit mercurial but it is often attributed to Alice Morse Earle’s poem. It has been changed numerous times and is even featured in a cartoon movie.

Regardless of where this quote originated, the essence of it matters.

Each moment that passes you make an internal, often subconscious, decision regarding your life path.

Problems arise when you do not stop and enjoy the moment.

Each moment is an opportunity to be free and simply live.

It is this moment that counts.

It is this moment that matters.

It is this moment that shapes your eventual destiny.

Enjoy yourself and stop worrying about the things that you cannot change.

Do not worry about who likes you or dislikes you.

You are simply you.

Therefore, you have to be the best YOU possible.

That happens when you let go and free yourself.

Tomorrow will come to many.

And for many that post all of their hopes on tomorrow…it may never arrive.

But everyone has this moment.

When you let the baggage go, stop worrying about tomorrow, and simply living in the moment you are giving yourself a chance to breathe fully and deeply with life.

You are enjoying the tactile sensations of the air on your skin.

You are in the moment with the rush of blood through your veins and the deep silence of just being.

For some it is hard to stop their minds from constantly thinking about what is coming next or what was.

They worry too much about the external problems and forget that the greatest gift of all is the present.

You have a choice each moment that passes.

You can embrace that moment and simply enjoy being.

Or you can spend that moment worrying about something that has already passed or may come to pass in the future.

In choosing to worry, you burden yourself and lose that moment.

So take a deep breath, feel your environment and just smile.

You have as many moments as you need.

Enjoy your freedom of being in the moment! It’s a gift, cherish it and make the most of it!

Your turn:
What do you enjoy most about living in the moment? Do you find it hard to live in the moment? What is most challenging for living in the moment? Do you have any tips that can help people enjoy their freedom of living in the moment? Please share below in the comments.

I am passionate about showing you how to transform their thoughts because I know that your thoughts truly do matter for you to have happiness, success, healthy relationships and a vibrant body. When our thoughts are with the present moment, we make the most of our moments which create amazing tomorrows. For information about training with me to transform your mind and emotions one or one or to conduct an empowering seminar for your group or business call me at 267-266-6480 or send me an email at joannecipressi@gmail.com. If you call, make sure you leave a message and I or my personal assistant will be in contact with you shortly.

Joanne Cipressi, CHt, CNLP
Empowerment Coach, Speaker and Author

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Don’t Just Face Your Fear, Embrace Your Fear!

 

Don’t Just Face Your Fear, Embrace Your Fear!

I was Afraid to Appear Weak

When I was a young teen, I was so brave…or I pretended I was.

Basically, I think I simply hid what I really was feeling and masked it with appearing to be brave because I was afraid to look weak.

Truth Be Told

However, the truth was told as I waited in the tiny doctor’s room – you know those really teeny tiny rooms they keep you in for what seems like an eternity before anyone comes to see you – waiting for the nurse to come in to talk to me.

I broke down every single time I had to wait!

I could not handle being in that little, itty, bitty room all by myself.

I would peak outside the door and look down the empty hall in hopes to see someone.

I would pace in the room back and forth.

And, sometimes, I would cry, wondering what was taking them so long.

A few times I walked out of the room and stood in the hallway.

I was so uncomfortable!

I was petrified of small spaces – not just doctor rooms.

And, I knew why – but the “why” did not help me feel better at all.

Actually, when it comes down to it, the “why” does not matter at all – when needed to move forward!

Nope.

All I needed to know was that I was afraid of something that could not hurt me…at least not anymore. AND that I wanted to change!

It was so obvious that I was uncomfortable with myself. I really needed to learn to have a better relationship with myself so that I was able to tolerate being alone with my thoughts and emotions. 

Facing and Embracing My Fear of Small Spaces

face fearUsually, once I realize something is a problem for me, I face it.

I hate to have anything within my mind or body that is unsettled.

Facing this fear, was what I needed to do.

So, I went to extremes.

When I was 19, I took a trip to the Empire State Building and decided I would stand in that teeny, tiny elevator for all 102 floors!

I was never afraid of heights probably due to the freedom of being up so high with the sky being closer to me. Being up high is so spacious.

But, the small elevator tight with tons of people was another issue.

So, I went by myself. I bought my ticket. For some reason, the second elevator was closed, so I was only able to go to the 86th floor. This was a great relief for me.

I took a deep breath and stepped inside.

Took another breath and believe it or not, I was completely fine.

But, the ride was so short–so I needed another test.

So, I decided to take a trip to Las Vegas from PA on the smallest airplane I could find.

I figured a small space for that long would have to completely cure me.

A month later, I was flying across the country.

I sat there and simply felt the fear.

I felt my nerves tingle, and my muscles tighten.

I felt as if my blood was boiling and my mouth was dry.

My head was becoming tight and my neck was tense.

I was hot, very hot.

My hands were sweaty.

Then there was a chill through my whole body. Then, more heat.

So, this is what fear felt like…

I embraced the feeling. I embraced the feeling of fear.

I allowed myself to enjoy the experience and to accept the fear.

From there, I was able to reason within my mind, while allowing this feeling of fear to flow through me.

I embraced this fear and welcomed it as a part of who I am.

I was learning to be ok with whatever I was feeling. Accepting. Loving. Being. 

You know what?

Magic happened! The fearful feelings completely faded away!

The rest of the ride was without any concerns, as well as the ride back.

Today

It was funny, on Tuesday, I went to visit a client who lives in a high rise building.

The friendly concierge greeted as he always does. But this time we warned me that someone got trapped in the elevator just four hours prior.

We joked about it and he said, “Hope you don’t get stuck!”

I replied, “Well, it would be an amazing meditation.”

He laughed.

I walked in the elevator and I wished that it would get stuck…so I could be just there meditating and feeling.

It is amazing how you change and your life changes when you face your fear.

You grow to trust and love yourself even more.

You grow to trust and love others and life even more.

 

 Your Turn to Share

What have you been afraid of that you overcame? What are you currently afraid of? Did this blog encourage you to face your fear? What is the strangest fear that you ever heard of?

 

Thanks for reading!
Joanne Cipressi, CHt, CNLP

 To reach out to Joanne for personal coaching, to speak at your event, hold a workshop, or for a transformational full-day immersion, call her at 267-266-6480 or email at Joanne@joannecipressi.com