Something that is an absolute in this life, and as much of a certainty as death, is that it is your absolute own job to to make your life beautiful.
To me, it’s an absolute life mission…
Too often, we blame others for our feelings/conditions/outcomes/circumstances, however, we don’t realize that all of these outcomes are doing of our own actions and feelings about these situations.
Here’s the truth:
It’s nobody else’s job to help you achieve inner peace, take control of your life and no one can give you what you need to make your life beautiful, happy and peaceful.
Additionally, it is your duty to take care of yourself and to live a meaningful life.
A life dedicated to love, to following your heart and a life that leaves this world a little better than you found it.
The thing is….
So many of us are living lives we are not happy with.
We are unsatisfied with the present moment and are substituting the pain with unhealthy habits to make it feel better, however, you will never fully be alive if you keep living in auto-mode.
Well, my friends, I want you to wake up from your old ways of thinking and your old habits that are no longer serving you.
One quote that really changed my whole life is:
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
My first “aha” moment with mindfulness was after my beginners mindfulness class. I can remember that exact moment crystal clear as if it is happening right now. I was on the train back home looking at the poem we received about mindfulness, and I remember thinking;
“This is it. Mindfulness is the secret to life.”
I felt like I found my treasure that I’ve been searching for all this time.
My treasure was finding the key to happiness and inner peace. To clarify, I didn’t have to change my circumstances to feel inner peace — after that, I realized this what I was missing. That right there is the magic of mindfulness.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a practice back to simplicity. A practice to fully enjoy this life and beautiful planet in the now.
Additionally, a practice to fully appreciate every single object, place, thing or person – including your body on this Earth.
Above all, mindfulness allows you to live in the present — which is the most important moment in life.
Not everyday will be a good one, but it is your mission to find ways to make it beautiful. You can do this by simply being present and noticing these emotions meanwhile staying mindful of your surroundings.
I hope these quotes allow you to do just that.
I’ve found that this is the first baby steps to living a life full of joy. Enjoy!
Here Are 20 Powerful Mindfulness Quotes to Help You Stay Present:
- “Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life.” – Buddha
- “Because you are alive, everything is possible.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Your true home is in the here and the now. It is not limited by time, space, nationality, or race. Your true home is not an abstract idea. It is something you can touch and live in every moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Elliot
- “The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, its to stop letting them control you.” – Unknown
- When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~Lao Tzu
- ”Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh
- “In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go” ~Jack Kornfield
- “Do every act of your life as though it were the last act of your life.” ~Marcus Aurelius
- “In this moment, there is plenty of time. In this moment, you are precisely as you should be. In this moment, there is infinite possibility.” ~Victoria Moran
- “It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that we will begin to live each day to the fullest as if it was the only one we had.” ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- “There’s only one reason why you’re not experiencing bliss at this present moment, and it’s because you’re thinking or focusing on what you don’t have…. But, right now you have everything you need to be in bliss.” ~Anthony de Mello
- “If one were truly aware of the value of human life, to waste it blithely on distractions and the pursuit of vulgar ambitions would be the height of confusion.” ~Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
- “We are awakened to the profound realization that the true path to liberation is to let go of everything.” ~Jack Kornfield
- “Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future; live the actual moment. Only this moment is life.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh”
- “In today’s rush, we all think too much — seek too much — want too much — and forget about the joy of just being.” ~Eckhart Toll
- “The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.” – Jack Kornfield
- “Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.” – Sharon Salzberg
- “There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” – Tara Brach
In conclusion, mindfulness is a tool we all have to live a meaningful life, and I hope you give it a try.
My question for you is:
What can you do today that will allow you to be more mindful of your life today?
To be able to notice the little miracles in your life?
I challenge you to take action to be more in the moment today and every single day going forward.
Watch how your life will change.
Most importantly, stop blocking your life with living in auto-mode. Wake up and notice how beautiful it truly is to be alive!
Action Step:
One powerful action could be to take one of these quotes and hang it around your home as a reminder.
Lastly, always remember, how you spend your days is how you spend your life.
Much love & gratitude,
Ozzy
