184-The moment counts - Buddhism in daily life

The moment counts

The moment counts, only the moment, past experiences are the past, future events are only dreams, it is difficult to express what cannot be said with words.

The body finds its ways to show the expression of the moment, the final realization that there is only this moment, that penetrates only with difficulty. Whoever realizes that only the moment counts, will automatically make peace, with the environment, but also with himself, with his own ego, because from this realization follows that we are all only guests in this incarnation, so it is not worth it to get upset, to impose reproaches or self-doubt, only the moment counts, what comes after, who knows?

Whoever manages to make the present moment the most beautiful moment in his life, in which he can just make peace with himself (it's just a decision in the end), will do that, depending on the respective karma will do what needs to be done. We all have only a very limited span, which we call "our life". These few moments strung together are to be enjoyed, even if there is little to enjoy.

Depending on our attitude, it may be "the most beautiful moment in my life", or it may be the "horror par excellence", depending on how I want to see it, it will influence my feelings.

For example, if I am completely with myself because I want to set out on the journey to "enlightenment", then the moment takes on a wonderful quality.

However, if I hate my job, my environment, and my center of life, then there is little joyful to say.

It is only a decision whether I like to be me, or prefer to be someone else, therefore taking refuge in drugs, alcohol and addictions. Do I have the necessary strength to "digest" the complexity of life in its fullness, or do I continue to just run away? How would my life change if I continued (and intensified) to follow the Buddha's philosophy?

Can I gain more understanding of myself and my surroundings through the teachings of the teacher of all teachers? Can I experience more mindfulness for the moment? What would have to change in me in order for me to be satisfied with myself? How would my changed perspective affect the moment?

The person who can enjoy the moment as a cleaner of public restrooms is much further along than the wealthy person who is constantly nagging.

Here, the journey is the destination!

Within a moment all are transformed

- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama - 560 to 480 before the year zero

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