Recently, I’ve mentioned that I’ve been reading self-help books and particularly items written by Deepak Chopra. There’s a basic concept which he recommends in order to live a better life but its one that I’ve been struggling with and probably will for a long time — ego.
I’m finding it hard to eradicate it from my actions and words and reactions. Plus, it’s even harder now that I recognize it in other people to accept them as they are and not go into preachy mode — thus letting my ego dictate my feelings, actions and words.
The other concept is to live in the present, NOW. Don’t wallow in the past and don’t get stuck questioning or trying to plot out the future. I “live” in my head a lot and need to stop — it’s a distraction from real life and decisions I need to make in the present. Experience the now for what it is and fully appreciate it (including all of the pregnancy woes I’ve been complaining). He recommends meditation and I find this activity VERY HARD. I just can’t seem to sit still or stopping thoughts from overtaking my mind.
Do any of you have meditation activities which you find easy to fit into your daily life? What about living in the present? Any tricks?
