Elphaba, one of our advisors at BPDfamily, the website for people who are (or who had)loved ones with borderline personality disorder, talks about Living in the Moment:
Living in the moment is all about living like there's no tomorrow. It takes practice but in the end, you'll lead a fuller life. To do this you must realize beauty in every moment, and in everyday activities. This is your life, now live!
Steps
Take notice of the world around you. No matter what you're doing, try to find something beautiful around you. Maybe on your way to work or school, you go over a beautiful bridge, or you get a view of the sunrise behind the city buildings. Realizing these small things can bring life and happiness even to the most boring or routine days. Be thankful for those little things.
Focus on whatever you're doing. Even if you're just walking, or wiping the counter, or shuffling cards - how does it feel? There's probably some kind of commentary spinning through your mind, and it probably has to do with something other than what you're doing. Let those thoughts go and focus on what is (not what was, or what could be). In Buddhism, this is referred to as mindfulness. .....
Other suggestions are offered on the complete thread at: How to Live in the Moment at BPDfamily.com , the website for those with a loved one with a loved one with borderline personality disorder.
Thanks, Elphie!
BPDFamily.com provides support, education, tools, and perspective to individuals with a loved one affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. BPFamily is a non-profit, co-op of 30,000 volunteer members and alumni formed in 1996. Learn more in this brief video www.bpdfamily.com
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