How powerful is staying present to the moment?

[sausagehead]

Can one expect a raise in consciousness and inner transformation from just staying present to the moment throughout daily life? I often forget to stay present when driving or doing mundane tasks and wonder how much different I would be as a person if I always took advantage of opportunities to stay present. 

 

I'll be testing this out more for myself but was wondering what other peoples experience has been when using presence as a tool for brain function, equanimity, peace of mind, consciousness, inner growth, happiness and other benefits. Thanks

[Natasha]

@sausagehead 

Staying present to the moment (connecting as Being) is a form of meditation and can be a powerful mindfulness practice, esp if you don't try to conceptualize reality while you're doing it..

[Maya_0]

That is what the spiritual path comes down to really, entering "no-mind" and being able to stay present in whatever you are doing.

 

"Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.”

~ Chuang Tzu

[LastThursday]

Some benefits I've noticed by staying present throughout my day:

1. Improved social interaction.

2. Better and safer driving ability.

3. Less stress and attachment to negativity

4. Greater focus on tasks

5. Better memory and recall and ability to absorb information

6. Greater enjoyment and engagement in life

All pretty good in my book.

[Inliytened1]

To echo what everyone said - yes - Being which is your True Nature - is when you are so in the present moment that you become it.

The present moment IS Being itself.  It's God.

It is pure Isness.  There is no where else to go.

The present moment is Inifnity itself.

Edited May 19, 2019 by Inliytened1