Is the power now?
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
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The power is now, is probably the most famous expression of the last few years. I really love this one, but it also make me think and wonder. It is true the only moment we have is now? This means it is up to us to make the best out of this moment, right now. It feels to me that the question is, what does that really mean to us? There are so many things that are added to our to do list and to be able to get them all done we need to leave this moment and think and organize for a future moment. Is this a way to try and stay in control? Do we have the power now?
It is wonderful to have a day and just go with it. The appointments are made, it is all going in the way we think it should go. Of course there are also day’s that the day doesn’t go the way we had intended the day to go. The alarm clock stopped working so you got up to late and ended up chasing your own day, the whole day. While writing my blog, I’m waiting for a client. My client is now officially 45 minutes late. Should I be angry, but that is not what I’m feeling. Or let is go and follow the flow of the day. Of course I can talk to others about it, but this will maybe take away my power. This is what feel fine to me. I’m not sitting around feeling upset, but just wonder why. It is not nice waiting on a client or a friend and there is a no show. Communication is of course key. To be honest, the power is now. So now I’ve decide to go and do something else.
We build together a lot of expectations and rules that we between us in our living enviroment. We want to look at one another and be able to understand and control what the out come will be. This way we are all in control and there is no funny stuff happening. This of course also adds a lot of pressure within the group we live in. Maybe it feel safe to live this way, but is there any space to grow and be an individual? So what would happen if we took our power and let it go. We decide that our view is different from expected of us. We have the power to do this. It al come down to allowing yourself to be the best person you can be. This best person needs different things at different times. What was good and necessary yesterday, may not work today. Just be ready to let go and say goodbye. There is nothing wrong with following your own path. It might be we cross again at another part of our journey. The memories are always there and even the exchange of love to one another will always stay.
The answer is with you and that has the all power right now!
Namaste Renée
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This post is part of a blog hop series sponsored by students and graduate Coaches of ICA. Please hop on over to their posts and see what else you can learn about ”The Power of Now”
Esme Gosling – Money Coach: http://bit.ly/xu0bLi
Sandra Seibert – Joyful Growth Coach: http://joyfulgrowthcoach.com/2012/02/the-power-of-now-a-moment-of-stillness/
Namrata Arora – Life and Career Coach for women in transitions: http://aboutcoaching.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/the-power-of-now/
Tracy Coan – Bodacious Possibilities: http://bodaciouspossibilities.com/2012/02/choose-you-choose-now/
Jayde Gilmore – Wings LifeCoaching: http://wingslifecoaching.tumblr.com/
Brandy Morris-Chaudhry – Illuminated Perspective: http://www.illuminatingpotential.com/
Nuria Lencina – Coachinu: http://coachinublog.com/2012/02/20/the-power-of-now/
Pamela Rudisill – In Sight Life Coaching: http://insightlifecoaching.co/2012/02/20/the-power-of-now/
Kenetha Stanton – Chrysalis Wellness: http://www.chrysalis-wellness.com/2012/02/19/the-power-of-now/
Louise Gray – Communication Coach, Learner Focused Coaching: http://learnerfocusedcoaching.com/2012/02/20/what-was-i-saying/
Jenn Brockman – Kick Ass Website Coach: http://kickasswebsitecoach.com/the-power-of-now
Rebecca Macfarlane – Turning Stones Coaching (Business Start Up and Career Coach): http://wp.me/p1xmJl-dZ
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34 Comments
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Kenetha Stanton
What a great reminder that the answer is always with us! Thanks!
Renée Vos de Wael
My pleasure! Writing my paper for ICA and this is my message to all coaches and clients.
Pamela Rudisill
Thank you for this, Renee. Our “nows” are ever-changing and that is okay. Our answers lie within us. Powerfull stuff!
Renée Vos de Wael
I know Pamela, while writing I came to the same conclusion. I have most of the time no idea where this blog is taking me.
brandymc
I really enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing!
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Sandra Seibert
Hi Renee, it is so true that what was necessary and good for us yesterday, isn’t necessarily good for us today. This is so true and there is the power of a new beginning and letting go the past. Thanks for this. Staying in the present moment empowers us and we can easier say Good Bye and let go. This is my take away and I love it.
Renée Vos de Wael
Thanks Sandra! It is not always easy to let go, but the new that comes into your life will be the best prize.
jolande de grijs
Funny. Edgar cayce saying this morning was :
Think on This…
For know that each soul constantly meets its own self. No problem may be run away from. Meet it now! reading 1204-3
Two “nows” in three minutes when opening the mail ……hmmm
xx
Renée Vos de Wael
I know you know. So let’s do it now!
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coachinu
The power is always with us. We decide to stop for a minute or to keep running. We decide if we care and also if we don’t. I personally enjoy when my clients are late because if allows me to catch up with myself while I wait. So I guess there is always a better way to accept the things that you cannot control. Great reflection!
Renée Vos de Wael
Great reflection! If someone else gives you some extra time to spend with yourself. ~ Renee x
Jayde
Thank you for this post, lots to think about!
Renée Vos de Wael
My pleasure! Pleasure stop by any time. Renee
Jenn Alex Brockman
I decided a long time ago, that waiting is not my favorite thing to do. So, I built in my own structures for handling late clients, and also what I expect my clients to do if I should be late to an appointment. That freed me up from guilt and anxiety then, and now.
I also have come to accept the flow – forced on me by my daughter (with autism) because her behaviors are completely unpredictable some days. That lesson has been valuable in all areas of my life.
Renée Vos de Wael
The people we get in our lives as teachers is an amazing gift. When we understand our lesson, we can make the shift. After this comes always the enjoyment of the change that is made. ~ Renee x
Louise Gray
Thanks Renee for reminding us that being curious, wondering the why, need not lead to anger or resentment. The power is now and within us.
Renée Vos de Wael
My pleasure 🙂
Esme Gosling - Money Coach
Expectations really can be the difference between having a problem with something or someone and just enjoying it for what it is!
Renée Vos de Wael
It all come down how you decide to look at the situation. Very true.
Vivek Kumar Govila
Wow. NIce website with very good subject that is of relevance to most people across the globe.
Renée Vos de Wael
Thank you
Turning Stones Coaching and Consultancy
So true that we have to be ready to let go of things sometimes. Thanks for that reminder, Renee!
Renée Vos de Wael
My pleausure.
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