Present Moment Awareness Day

Present Moment Awareness Day is February 16

Present Moment Awareness Day is all about taking the time to listen to the message of the power of now and start living in the moment. 

The power of now is a time when we can be without distractions. We can just be in the moment. This can be really helpful when we are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out because it can help us to calm down and focus on what is happening right now. The power of now can also help us to connect with our inner peace and happiness. When we are living in the present moment, we are not focused on the past or the future, which can sometimes cause us stress and anxiety. Instead, we are just focusing on what is happening right now, which can lead to a more peaceful and happy life.

Present Moment Awareness Day was established by Holiday Visionary Committee as an Inspiration Holiday in honor of Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual leader and self-help author of A New Earth and The Power of Now. Nominated by Patti Jewel who is aspiring to live in the now every day and is inspired by the journey. Eckhart Tolle has touched millions of people and made a difference.

How to celebrate Present Moment Awareness Day

Focus on the Now 

Put all past and future out of your mind. Don't give your past power. Let it go and live for the day. Take a walk and soak up the environment around you and feel the moment. Take time to meditate and clear your mind. 

Be Grateful

Put negativity out of your head and shift to finding something to be grateful for in the moment. Find even the smallest things to be thankful for. Your breath, your vision, your legs, your mind, your heart. Be thankful for all the good and knock out the bad thoughts and things you don't have. Find joy in the small things and appreciate the current moment. 

Forgive

If there are people in you life who you have a grudge with or are angry with, release it. It's that simple. Holding on is hurting you, not them. Let go and live in the present and release them from your thoughts. 

Release your worries

We all tend to worry about things that happened in the past and things that we want for our future. We worry about our family, the environment, politics, business, money, etc. But you can’t fully appreciate today if you are worried about the world's problems and what will happen tomorrow. Tomorrow is going to happen whether you worry about it or not. And you can't solve the world's issues by worrying about them. Worry has never accomplished anything for anybody. Let go of the worrying and release the stress and anxiety that go with it. 

Smile

When you smile, you might just find that you are happier! And smiles help you to live in the present and enjoy the moments with the people around you. 

Listen and Learn

Listen to Eckhart Tolle on podcasts or youtube, read his books, learn about the power you have within you if you can learn to live in the present moment. 

Today is the day to remind yourself that you are worthy of living the life you deserve and it starts by living in the present moment. 

Present Moment Awareness Day: Embracing the Now - by Patti Jewel