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Hey there, it's Keisunga here.
On today's episode of Radio Headspace, we're talking about a common struggle, and that's getting caught up in planning the next move, instead of being present in the moment.
It's something that we all deal with, but mindfulness can help bring us back.
Take a deep breath, and let's dive into it.
Headspace Studio Hey there, welcome to Radio Headspace.
I'm Keisunga, and today is Wednesday.
today. So something that many of us may struggle with today is keeping our attention on the present moment.
Instead, we get caught up in planning for the next move.
Now if you think about it, we live in a time where everything is about speed and efficiency.
We are constantly being encouraged to think ahead and to stay on top of everything.
It's almost as if there's this underlying message that if you're not thinking about the next thing, then you're falling behind, whether it's in your career, your social life, or even just what you're going to eat for dinner.
There's this pressure to always be one step ahead.
And don't get me wrong, planning has its place.
It's important to set goals and to have a vision for where you want to go in life.
But the problem arises when we become so focused on the future that we forget to actually live in the present.
This is what the mindfulness concept of non striving is all about.
The irony is that while we're busy planning for how we're going to live our best lives, we're missing out on the life that's happening right now.
This showed up for my family and I during our vacation this past summer.
As I stated in the last episode, we took a trip to Italy.
And probably what we did the most was eat.
The food was just so delicious.
I think I had pizza twice a day, every day.
I remember during lunch one day as the food was being brought out to us.
One of my daughters asked, we are we going to eat for dinner?
I didn't say a word, but I think my expression said it all.
Because her next words were sorry, sorry, Papa, I know.
I know. Let's stay in the present moment.
I mean, I understood she was very excited to be in Italy.
The food looked and smelled delicious.
So she naturally got excited about the next meal.
I totally got it. No judgment at all.
And this is where mindfulness and meditation practice can be helpful.
Just bringing that awareness to when we are in a space of not being present.
One of the reasons it's so difficult to stay in the present moment is because our minds are wired to seek out what's next.
It's part of our survival mechanism.
Back in the day, our ancestors had to constantly be on the lookout for potential threats or opportunities.
And while we may not be worrying about a saber tooth tiger lurking around the corner, our minds are still scanning for what's coming up next, whether it's a deadline at work, a text message, the latest news headline, or that delicious Italian dinner.
Another reason is the sheer amount of information that we're bombarded with every day.
We're living in the age of information overload.
And there's always something new to learn, to consume, to think about what we need to do, where we need to go, and who we need to be.
But here's the thing.
When we're always thinking about the future, we're robbing ourselves of the peace and joy that come from being fully present.
We're missing out on the richness of life that can only be experienced in the here and now.
That's what mindfulness is all about.
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention back to the present moment, over and over again.
Like I said before, it's about noticing when your mind starts to wander off into planning mode and just gently guiding ourselves back to what's happening right now.
This could be something as simple as the sensation of your breath moving in and out of your body.
The sounds of birds chirping outside your window, or the feeling of the sun on your skin.
One of the most powerful aspects of mindfulness is that it allows us to see things as they really are, without the filter of our worries about the future.
When we're truly present, we can appreciate the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
The ones that often get overlooked when we're too busy thinking ahead, but as with any practice, mindfulness takes time and patience.
The more we practice mindfulness, the more we realize that the present moment is where life truly happens.
It's where we find peace, joy, and connection.
So as you go through your day today, I encourage you to take a few moments to just pause and just be present.
Notice what's happening around you and within you, and when your mind inevitably starts to wander off into planning mode, gently guide it back to the here and now.
Alright, thanks for joining me today.
I invite you to check out the basics course on the app, just to help practice the art of being present.
And as always, please send any questions that you have to my Instagram at QesangaGusgumbay, or you can email me at askQesanga at headspace .com.
Alright, take care for now, and I'll see you back here next time.
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