{"id":50971,"date":"2021-10-03T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=50971"},"modified":"2021-10-12T14:18:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T18:18:03","slug":"practicing-the-power-of-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/practicing-the-power-of-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Eckhart Tolle: Practicing the Power of Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the power of Now? Why is it so difficult to keep your attention in the present moment, without drifting off either into the future or the past?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Now is the present moment\u2014each individual moment in the innumerable sequence of moments that makes up our lives. Practicing the power of Now is experiencing each of these moments with your full and undivided attention, without being distracted by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/inner-dialogue\/\">internal monologue<\/a> (whether that includes thoughts of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/gtd-to-do-list\/\">to-do list<\/a>, replaying an interaction from this morning, or running commentary and analysis of the present).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how living in the Now can help you live in a consistent state of inner peace and fulfillment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Now Is the Only Time That Truly Exists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We give a lot of power and credence to the past and the future. We tend to think the past shaped us, and that the future holds our hope and salvation (or, perhaps, demise).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, <strong>the past and future exist only in your mind.<\/strong> The past was Now when it happened, and the future will be Now when it happens. But in this moment, the past consists only of memories, and the future is purely speculation. Take a moment to wrap your head around that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consider this analogy: The moon does not radiate any light, but only reflects the light of the sun. The past and future have no reality of their own, but are only reflecting the light of the eternal Now.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When we think about the past or the future, it takes away from the present, which is the only true experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of our unhappiness is caused by putting too much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mental-energy\/\">mental energy<\/a> and attention on the past and future, instead of being present in the Now. <strong>We don\u2019t gain anything from dwelling on the past and future because we have no control over them<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s too late to do anything about what happened in the past, and we can\u2019t do anything about the future until it gets here (and when it does, we don\u2019t even know if it will happen the way we expect).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The more we live in the past, the more we carry pain from past moments with us in the Now.<\/strong> Too much focus on the past creates guilt, regret, resentment, sadness, bitterness, and unforgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When we live in the future \u2014 always hoping and anticipating what may come later \u2014 we skip over experiencing the present.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/focus-on-the-future-not-the-past\/\">focus on the future<\/a> creates anxiety, tension, stress, and worry. Jesus asked the disciples, \u201cCan anxious thought add a single day to your life?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress is so common that it\u2019s practically considered a normal part of life, but in fact it is unnecessary. When you are so focused on getting to some point in the future (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/closing-phase-in-project-management\/\">finishing a project<\/a> or crossing off everything on your to-do list), the present becomes just a means to getting to the future. <strong>Stress is created by this inner split, when you are in the present but want to be in the future.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To avoid succumbing to stress, you can still move just as quickly and efficiently to get everything done without projecting all your thoughts into the future. Keep your focus and presence on each step you are taking to get there.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clock Time Is Functional; Psychological Time Inhibits Our Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Humans created the concept of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that time passes in the way things progress and evolve \u2014 the sun and the moon rise and fall, and the four seasons cycle with each rotation around the sun. But humans created ways of measuring time (minutes, days, years), and we constantly think about past and future points in time. <strong>We cling to time because the past gives us a sense of identity, and the future holds hope.<\/strong> Both are illusions, as we will discuss more later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, look at nature: Plants and animals go through life in the Now, living and dying without regret or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/anxiety-about-the-future\/\">anxiety about the future<\/a>. They may learn from the past, but they don\u2019t dwell on it. They are always engaged in the task at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two forms of time: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/psychological-time-vs-clock-time-eckhart-tolle\/\">clock time and psychological time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clock time is used for practical purposes, like making appointments, learning from the past, setting goals, and predicting\/planning for the future. <strong>Clock time is always tied to impacting how you act in the Now.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When you set and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/pursue-your-goals\/\">pursue goals<\/a> in clock time, you are present and in touch with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-true-self\/\">true self<\/a>, meaning that you know that you are already whole and complete. With this knowledge, you will not be so focused on the goal that you don\u2019t experience the journey, nor will you be paralyzed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-fear-of-failure\/\">fear of failure<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychological time, on the other hand, is the preoccupation with past and future in a non-productive way, like playing over and over in your head a conversation you had with your spouse, or stressing about whether you will be considered for a promotion. <strong>Psychological time takes over your thoughts and pulls your attention away from the present.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may attempt to use clock time to reflect on a past situation you can learn from or to set a goal for the future, but be aware of your state of mind: <strong>Clock time can turn into psychological time if you begin dwelling on the past or future.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(Shortform example 1: You just found out that you did not get a job you interviewed for. If you reflect on your application process and interview to determine how you can improve your chances for the next opportunity, you are visiting the past in clock time. However, if you dwell on what you should have done differently, berate yourself for stumbling over an interview question, or blame the company for not seeing your value, you are in psychological time.)<\/li><li>(Shortform example 2: You set a career goal to become the CEO of a company. If you define and pursue the steps to get there over time \u2014 like networking with other professionals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/expand-your-knowledge\/\">expanding your knowledge<\/a> and skill set, and pursuing promotions that help you climb the ladder toward that top position \u2014 you are using clock time. But if you become consumed by the anticipation of each next step, the goal comes to define you, and you are no longer experiencing the journey, then you\u2019ve slipped into psychological time.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psychological time distracts us from the brilliance and vibrancy of the Now, creating an unsatisfactory life. That dissatisfaction then fuels an obsession with the future as a form of hope and escape from the present, creating a vicious cycle.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People facing chronic hardship often rely on hope to get them through. While hope can feel like it keeps you afloat, it is acting as an escape from the present by keeping you focused on the future. Hope does nothing to change or help you accept the present situation; it is a distraction and short-term fix. After a while, many people get tired of hoping while still dealing with the same challenges, so they eventually give up hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Wait to be Fulfilled<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are moments in life when we feel like we are at time\u2019s will, when it feels as if there is nothing to do but wait \u2014 whether it\u2019s for the traffic light to turn green or for your life to make a drastic turn. There are two types of waiting, based on whether you\u2019re using clock time or psychological time: small-scale and large-scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small-scale waiting is what you do in line at the post office or DMV. This form of waiting happens in clock time, and allows you to still be present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use these situations \u2014 like waiting to check out at the grocery store or waiting to pick your child up from school or sports practice \u2014 as opportunities to practice the Power of Now. Give yourself that time to simply observe the sights and sounds around you, and for those few minutes try not to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-let-your-mind-wander\/\">let your mind wander<\/a> to your to-do list or that tense conversation you had with your coworker this morning.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Large-scale waiting is perpetually waiting for something that you think will make you happy or make your life more complete \u2014 like your next vacation, reaching a certain point of success in your career, or meeting the perfect partner. <strong>Large-scale waiting is when you\u2019re constantly waiting for the thing that will supposedly make you happy or fill a deeper void in your life. This is another psychological time trap.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the power of Now? Why is it so difficult to keep your attention in the present moment, without drifting off either into the future or the past? 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