184-The moment counts - Buddhism in daily life

The moment counts


The moment counts, only the moment, past experiences are the
past, future events are only dreams, it is difficult to express
what cannot be said with words.


The body finds its ways to show the expression of the moment, the
final realization that there is only this moment, that penetrates
only with difficulty. Whoever realizes that only the moment
counts, will automatically make peace, with the environment, but
also with himself, with his own ego, because from this
realization follows that we are all only guests in this
incarnation, so it is not worth it to get upset, to impose
reproaches or self-doubt, only the moment counts, what comes
after, who knows?


Whoever manages to make the present moment the most beautiful
moment in his life, in which he can just make peace with himself
(it's just a decision in the end), will do that, depending on the
respective karma will do what needs to be done. We all have only
a very limited span, which we call "our life". These few moments
strung together are to be enjoyed, even if there is little to
enjoy.


Depending on our attitude, it may be "the most beautiful moment
in my life", or it may be the "horror par excellence", depending
on how I want to see it, it will influence my feelings.


For example, if I am completely with myself because I want to set
out on the journey to "enlightenment", then the moment takes on a
wonderful quality.


However, if I hate my job, my environment, and my center of life,
then there is little joyful to say.


It is only a decision whether I like to be me, or prefer to be
someone else, therefore taking refuge in drugs, alcohol and
addictions. Do I have the necessary strength to "digest" the
complexity of life in its fullness, or do I continue to just run
away? How would my life change if I continued (and intensified)
to follow the Buddha's philosophy?


Can I gain more understanding of myself and my surroundings
through the teachings of the teacher of all teachers? Can I
experience more mindfulness for the moment? What would have to
change in me in order for me to be satisfied with myself? How
would my changed perspective affect the moment?


The person who can enjoy the moment as a cleaner of public
restrooms is much further along than the wealthy person who is
constantly nagging.


Here, the journey is the destination!


Within a moment all are transformed


- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama - 560 to 480 before
the year zero


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