Live Well Now

Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! Forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! Control the present! Live supremely well now!
~Paramahansa Yogananda

A steady meditation practice brings unexpected benefits. As we become extremely aware of the thoughts that arise and fall away in our mind, we learn to direct energy away from those that are not useful. As we continue to use this ability to control our thoughts, we can let go of frustration, anger or worry. Some time ago I realized I was wasting energy getting frustrated with the utility company and some work that needed to be done to get better support for the power pole in front of our house. I realized that I needed to let go of my frustration and try to resolve this issue in a more positive way. Then recently I saw a lineman up the pole and cheerfully asked what he was doing. He replied that he works for a local internet provider, they are strengthening all the poles for the new service they are bringing in. With a more positive attitude we can begin to live in the freedom of an expansive present and the universe mirrors our happiness.