living in the now

In this episode of Navigate the Day, we delve into the profound Stoic wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, as he reminds us, "Don't behave as if you are destined to live forever. What's fated hangs over you. As long as you live and while you can, become good now." This powerful advice serves as a wake-up call to embrace the present moment and live a life of virtue and mindfulness.

As I reflect on this Stoic teaching, I find myself pondering the question: What can I do to live now, while I still can? Despite the challenges and uncertainties of life, I'm determined to make the most of every opportunity and cultivate a mindset of appreciation and acceptance.

One powerful tool that has guided me on this journey is the practice of mindful meditation. By incorporating these grounding exercises into my daily routine, along with savoring a cup of coffee, I've learned to let go of constant worries about the future. This ritual has become a cornerstone of my efforts to appreciate the beauty of the present moment and set positive intentions for each day.

The inevitability of fate, as highlighted by Marcus Aurelius, serves as a reminder that not everything is within our control. Yet, instead of succumbing to fear or anxiety, I've embraced the impermanence of life. This acceptance has empowered me to seize every opportunity, take risks, and step out of my comfort zone.

Life's transience has also pushed me to prioritize personal growth and commit to being the best version of myself each day. Waiting for the perfect moment is a futile endeavor, and the awareness of life's fleeting nature serves as a catalyst for meaningful actions. Carrying a symbolic coin as a daily reminder, I am motivated to make a positive impact on both myself and society.

Join me on this transformative journey as we explore the profound implications of living in the present, embracing uncertainty, and making each moment count. The sword may dangle over us, but it's up to us to forge a life of purpose, virtue, and fulfillment.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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Reena Augustine is a unique woman of the world in her early 30's. She certainly is not the norm. As a woman of Indian origin, she reminds me of one of the sisters from Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. They are walking love. Reena is similar, but with two differences. The prayerful life of the Sisters tends to calm them a little. Reena is exuberant and mightily enthusiastic!

Secondly, the Sisters have chosen a life of love for one man ... Jesus. Unlike the sisters, Reena doesn't want to see everybody as her brother and her sister, because one of those brothers has to eventually become her husband. Wait till you hear that discussion in the opening of the show. Hilarious!!

Apart from those differences, Reena and the Sisters are both LOVE personified.

So, from where does her innate joy arise. You know, I am not sure Reena entirely knows, but as the podcast unfolds, you will hear her identify experiences that have entrenched within her this extraordinary abundance of life, love and joy.

In her early teens she lost her beloved father and welcomed the responsibility of working to earn necessary monies to support her mother and family. This moulded her service. In her late teens, she leaves her home in Western India to pursue studies as a Motor Mechanic here in Australia. Yes, that's right folks ... a motor mechanic. Have a look at the profile pic and imagine such 'a glamour' performing 'a grease and oil change'! But as soon as she bravely stepped off the plane into a Brisbane Christmas of 38 degrees, she knew she had found a new home. This shaped her courage to be bold. 

Over the next 5 years, she would ensure that Australia would come to know who is Reena Augustine. That's her message to all migrants. Tell Australia who are you! Don't hide in a suburb with your cultural countrypersons. Embrace all Australians. Reena has and they have embraced her with multiple business awards and recognitions. 

The little girl from Western India has created her own 'Not for Profit' called Red Carpet Functions. It bridges gaps. It facilitates connection and it gives migrants to our country the courage to embrace their new home. They love her for it.
Rarely, do you see one so fully alive every day. Take a look at her Instagram account reenaaugustine - joy abounds! So much so, that she even has doubters that it is real! This she finds hard to understand because for her 'being happy' should be normal for all.
Shouldn't it?

Maybe it was because her native India gave her so many tastes of death, that she is so aware of never taking life for granted. Her phrase 'wear your best clothes today' is a line that will forever define this Episode 53.

I have no doubt that your spirits are about to be raised by this discussion. Through Reena, you will develop a new love ALL PEOPLE, but particularly the elderly and their wisdoms. You may even see the value of a Christmas afternoon at a 'Home for the Aged'. Maybe you should join Reena this Christmas! For sure, you will understand what it means to adopt LOVE as a WAY OF LIFE for that is the way of REENA AUGUSTINE, the Motor Mechanic from India who will give you a joyful taste of 'Mother Teresa' love and exuberance. You are about to become very happy.

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This week I share channellings on how to live in an evolved state of consciousness and how crystals can help you maintain the vibration. 

Evolution, of perception and reality and how the light rays, emitted from crystals, can help us sustain a cleaner, purer level of awareness to attract a more harmonious, balanced, happy state of being.  

"Get out of your mind" was one of the most important pieces of information I received whilst channelling in the Andalusian Mountains. We all create stories in our head that affect our wellbeing. Consciously and unconsciously we connect to these "stories" and through the holographic Universe we live out these levels of reality.

My "story" in the mountain, whilst channelling, was of a shepherd who told me he had found a lamb and was taking it back to care for it ... This "story" created a warm feeling within me of love and harmony. However, later in the day I learned from another person that the shepherd had stolen the lamb and was taking it home for his dinner !! This "story" created an unwelcome feeling within me. 

Both experiences of reality were determined by thought processes that dictated my feelings. The Crystal told me to get out of the "story" and witness the event as it was .. a man walking a lamb through the mountains.. no attachment to the story, no opinion just witnessing and holding inner harmony. By doing this you hold a space of Peace not only for yourself but for all life forms that inhabit your surroundings.

I questioned if this made me a bad person.. maybe I could have saved the lamb.... the crystal said.. " you still to this day do not know which "story" was the truth ... you can and only ever will know your truth, your experience, don't let an illusion determine your reality. Let go of the "stories", they create disharmony or euphoria, both vibrations take you away from Peace, wellness and Nature"

I also discuss the light spectrum and how the colour rays compliment each other. The vibrant hot ray of red is balanced by the soothing green... what it means and how you can better understand energy medicine.

I offer suggestion of crystals to help remove confusion regarding your path of destiny, Charoite, Tanzanite and crystals to help relieve the mindset of lack.... Jade for time... citrine for money... Prehnite for finances and Cavansite to help you determine your truth.

I hope that you enjoy listening and that you determine your reality through resonance and complete awareness in the NOW.

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036—How do you feel about change? Do you invite it in or fear it? Either way, it’s difficult to avoid. Change always comes.
 
Listen as Mary discusses why change can feel uncomfortable for so many of us and shares a way to think about it that can "change" everything. Change isn't something to fear; it's a transition to something more.
 
 You might soon be welcoming it with open arms!

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Cheryl Vigder Brause

As one of the leading experts on mindfulness in Westchester, Cheryl has created and ledhundreds of programs and taught mindfulness locally and nationally to thousands of adults, teens and children in schools, businesses and privately. Once a corporate litigator and investment banker, Cheryl now uses her decade of personal practice and training to write, speak and teach about the transformative practice of mindfulness meditation.  As a busy mother of three, she has expertise in mindful parenting, stress reduction, finding balance and making these ancient practices accessible in our busy, modern lives. Cheryl teaches people from her own personal and relatable experience how everyone can use a few simple tools each day to create a more peaceful, joy-filled, healthier life. She is thrilled to create this incredible space for people to pause and explore the transformative power of meditation.

Cheryl has had extensive training in the fields of meditation and mindfulness. She is a graduate of Mindful Schools Year-Long training, as well as a Mindful Schools Certified Instructor.  Sheis certified in Learning to BREATHE, MBSR for Teens, and Stressed Teens (MBSR-T) and has completed her Level I and Level II Meditation Teacher Training with David Nichtern. Cheryl is a featured expert on the Simple Habit meditation app, which has2.7 million total signups and an average of 30,000 new users every week, and is a founding teacher for Journey LIVE, an exciting new live-streaming group meditation app.  She is also the creator of www.2bpresent.com and the 2bpTV, online resources that have helped thousands of people discover the true gifts of learning how to slow down and connect inward to their inner strengths, stillness and unlimited potential.

Stephanie Falk

Stephanie Falk is the Chief Engagement Officer at Pause Meditation and oversees all business aspects of the studio including marketing, development, special events and community outreach.  Mindfulness has had a significant impact on her life by providing necessary balance while juggling a busy career and raising three children in Edgemont, NY. 

In addition to co-founding Pause Meditation, Stephanie works at Gilda’s Club Westchester, a non-profit organization that provides free emotional support to anyone impacted by any type of cancer.  Since 2008, Stephanie has worked in various development capacities and currently oversees corporate giving and strategic partnerships.

Prior to working at Gilda’s Club, Stephanie worked as a Vice President, Retail Brand Director for Lady Foot Locker and then as a marketing and communications consultant, providing strategic planning and brand development for corporate clients in the areas of special events, retail and marketing. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Syracuse University.

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In this, the second and final in the series, Nalanie continues to answer questions about living in the present.  She explains that the first step is to know yourself and then goes on to provide different techniques to help you to move on.  Broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 11th November 2020.

In this recording Nalanie answers questions on how to live in the present and what the benefits are of doing so.  She explains techniques to help still the mind and deepen meditation, and how to train the mind so you can live in the now and forget past traumas.  Recorded at the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar, and broadcast via Zoom and FaceBook Live on 4th November 2020.

In this episode I talk about how the anticipation of things either good or bad greatly impacts our emotions and our reality.  Our minds make things out to be worse than what they actually are.  By noticing your own mental patterns, you can consciously change them to bring yourself back to a neutral state of mind.  When you are balanced mentally and emotionally you automatically create a much better reality and experience for yourself.  In times like these, it is easy to feel fear and worry about a future negative outcome.  I find the easiest way to manage through the unknown is to live moment by moment.  In this episode I share three suggestions to help you manage your fear and move yourself back into alignment of what it is you truly desire.

This moment RIGHT NOW, is all that exists... So why not give it sooo much LOVE!? Everything that is happening in your life, in this very moment, is happening with divine reason... it's all apart of your divine plan. You create your own reality. True happiness lies within... and it all starts with you:) BE HERE. RIGHT NOW. Honor your path, honor your process, and be patient with yourself... I love you :) Soooo much!!

Integral Yoga Presents – ‘Just Being’. Ever wished you could just 'be'? No work, no stress, no worries, just living the moment in peace and joy? It’s all in the mind, and in this short clip, part six of the series “Love of Life, Life of Love”, Nalanie explains how you can help yourself to enter a state of 'just being'. 

The music is "Dancing Light" by Terry Oldfield and used with his kind permission.

Listen and explore:

• The moment Alasdair and Julie-Roxane realized they had vacation vision
• Julie-Roxane's struggle with the grass is always greener mentality 
• The risks and challenges of graduation goggles
• Removing "shoulds" from our life
• Gratitude as a practice

Mentioned on this episode:

• A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit
• Karina's coaching practice for highly sensitive people: Synchronizewithin.com
• Time by Pink Floyd
• Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles
• The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton
• The five stages of grief
• Revolutionary Road (movie)

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• Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)