Ajahn Amaro explains a Buddhist teaching on living in the present, in the now: the past is a closed book, and the future is a complete mystery.
A note from Sean
In one practice I lead, I say that each moment is brand new. Each second of the day we are expanding into time that has never been experienced before.
Try this today. Choose one ordinary moment, like the first sip of tea or stepping outside. Notice three things that are new right now: a sound, the light, the air on your skin. If a thought about the past or future pulls you away, notice it and feel your feet.
Keep going: Settling Into This Present Moment and Accepting This Present Moment As It Is.
If your thoughts about the past or future carry regret, worry, or grief, go gently. You do not need to push them away. Stop when you need to.
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