Concentrate

Can you focus your attention on the present moment for one minute?

CONCENTRATE = to focus one’s powers, efforts or attention; to bring or direct toward a common center or objective

QUESTION: Can you focus on the present for one minute?

STORY: Focusing our attention is the key to opening the door to our Higher Capacities. Are you aware that your Higher Capacities are within you and available now? Right now I need to access my higher capacities because I am packing up all my studio stuff for our move to Tennessee. I’m lifting heavy books, picture frames, large drawing papers, tables and artist equipment as I attempt to fit them properly into a variety of boxes. I’m on box #52 right now! I am 77 years old and all this physical labor is draining my energy. Just to let you know how I access my Higher Capacities - I stop and take a break and listen to my body without judging, worrying or trying to change anything. I just focus my attention, relax any tension, listen, feel and love the Divine Energy that I AM. And then I move forward with gratitude. Wherever you are right now - feel gratitude for the Divine Energy that you are.

QUOTES

“Energy flows where attention goes.” ~ Tony Robbins

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~ Buddha

“Our task is to find teaching methods that continually engage the whole human being. We would not succeed in this endeavor if we failed to concentrate on developing the human sense of art.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

“The Western day is indeed nearing when the inner science of self-control will be found as necessary as the outer conquest of nature. This new Atomic Age will see men's minds sobered and broadened by the now scientifically indisputable truth that matter is in reality a concentrate of energy.” ~ Yaramahansa Yogananda

EXERCISE

STOP.

Sit quietly. Assume an erect posture.

Sense the breath.

Sit calmly and focus your attention on the Present moment.

Notice any tightness or tension in your body.

Relax. Breathe.

Get your pen and paper and write words or draw lines expressing yourself paying attention to the Divine Energy that you are.

Take charge of your most valuable asset: your attention.

Move forward into your new day focusing your attention on the Divine Energy that is always flowing through you.