Human beings are possessors of a brilliant mind. This mind when explored to its potential can create wonders. Wonders such as the Eiffel tower, the wheel, complex mathematical equations, Mozart's music, Van Gogh's art or Leonardo Da Vinci's archetypal brilliance. We are possessors of a beautiful heart and a lit up soul which, when understood and given the reins has all the knowledge and wisdom of the world to create Paradise on Earth.
But, more often than not, we find ourselves in situations where our personal choices come in conflict with the social norms that require us to follow a convention. For instance, suppose you are having lunch with a colleague. You have a lot of work on your hand and just barely enough time to grab a bite. You finish your lunch and now are waiting for the other person to do the same. It so happens that you're torn between the urge to excuse yourself and get on with your work or to conform to the social politeness of waiting till the other person has finished.
Now, not being judgmental, neither here is a choice better or worse than the other. The choice depends on the criticality of the subject matter in hand i.e. work. If it is important, one may excuse oneself and get going. However, some people find themselves extremely uncomfortable in such situations. They perceive it as a form of rudeness and start wondering what the other person is going to think. Can you relate to this situation? The result is that one is unable to commit to either choices and so restlessness takes over composure. The mind gets distracted.
One can recall many such similar instances of life where he/she was unable to "commit to the moment" or simply "make a choice".
Committing to the moment means taking responsibility for one's choices. The example mentioned above is but a mere one. In many big decisions of life, each day, each moment, we either completely put ourselves out there or half-heartedly wait for some catalyst to snowball our processes.
Committing to the moment reflects ownership. One is declaring one's choices, attitude towards life and value system and hence, creating an image that others can relate to.
It signifies consciousness. Awareness. Power. Individuality. So ,how do we commit to the moment?
We commit when the mind, body, heart and soul are in coherence with each other. When there are no conflicts amongst these four pillars of human consciousness. When we are focused only on the goal, the objective relevant in the PRESENT MOMENT.
"Past is an instance of an experience that has occurred. Future is a figment of the imagination. Present is this moment. The REAL THING".
Copyright created on 29th July 2010
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