How can I practice living in the present moment?
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"Live in the present by embracing what uplifts your consciousness and deferring what harms it, for in the hands of awareness, even the bitter can become sweet."
According to Osho, live in the present by responding instantly to what uplifts consciousness—love, generosity, meditation, prayer—because tomorrow is not guaranteed. Simultaneously, defer harmful impulses; let unwholesome desires wait. Presence needs discernment: in wise hands, even poison becomes nectar. Use the paradox skillfully—‘now’ for virtue, ‘later’ for vice—so awareness turns each moment into transformation.
Do the good things right now, and when bad or silly urges show up, tell them to come back tomorrow.
Why this matters practically
- You act on nourishing impulses without delay.
- You avoid harm by pausing destructive urges.
- You cultivate discernment, making each moment transformative.
- You avoid harm by pausing destructive urges.
- You cultivate discernment, making each moment transformative.
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