{"id":18114,"date":"2020-11-13T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=18114"},"modified":"2020-11-24T13:26:16","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T17:26:16","slug":"the-diamond-way-living-in-the-present-is-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-diamond-way-living-in-the-present-is-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"The Diamond Way: Living in the Present Is Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the Diamond Way in <em>The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari<\/em>? How does the Diamond Way teach you how to live in the now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diamond Way is a concept from <em>The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari<\/em>. It encourages you to learn how to live in the now because it is critical for happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for more about the Diamond Way and the importance of living in the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in the Present Is t<strong>he Diamond Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The last metaphor from Yogi Raman\u2019s fable is the Diamond Way, which represents living in the moment. <\/strong>Fully experience and enjoy each moment as it comes and goes. Slow down and take the time to appreciate what\u2019s around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diamond Way stretches out into the distance because <strong>happiness is a process, not a goal. <\/strong>While it\u2019s important to have goals and dreams, don\u2019t sacrifice the little joys and pleasures of life to reach them. Live your life now, not at some uncertain time in the future like after retirement or winning the lottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Live in the Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, do not worry about the past or fear the future if you want to follow the Diamond Way. That&#8217;s how to live in the now. This ties into the concept of a focused mind from Chapter 7\u2014distracting yourself with worries and fears is draining, while putting all of your energy into the present moment is invigorating. When you are doing something that you love or that is meaningful to you, you\u2019ll be able to concentrate fully on it and be empowered by doing so. Many of the previous lessons will also help you to be more present and appreciative in each moment as it passes. For example, the Heart of the Rose is all about eliminating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-getting-distracted-by-thoughts\/\">distracting thoughts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, money is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-key-to-happiness\/\">the key to happiness<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/sages-of-sivana\/\">Sages of Sivana<\/a> are certainly not concerned with their bank accounts or stock portfolios. Even in hard times\u2014or especially then\u2014give thanks for all that you might still have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you have abundant health, either mental or physical. Consider your family and friends, the people who love you no matter how much or how little money you have. Perhaps you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/good-work-ethic-traits\/\">strong work ethic<\/a>, something to ensure that you always land on your feet. If you have dreams and goals, you have a reason to keep striving. Finally, never overlook the small pleasures of life, like a hot cup of coffee or the sound of birds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/advantages-of-laughing\/\">singing<\/a> in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Magic Ball of Thread<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Julian tells another story. This one is about a boy who was given a magic ball of thread. By pulling on the thread, he could make hours, days, or years pass by in an instant. However, the boy was never happy with the present. He kept pulling until he realized with despair that he was now an old man who had never lived his life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The man went back to where he got the thread and was granted a wish, which he used to return to his childhood and do it all over again the right way. However, life isn\u2019t a story and we aren\u2019t that boy\u2014we only get one chance. 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