Becoming Present

Key Takeaways

Life happens in the present.

·       Worrying about the future or dwelling on the past robs you of the peace and joy available to you right now. Start by noticing and appreciating the small moments around you.

Break free from autopilot.

·       Examine areas in your life where you might be coasting. Whether it’s in relationships, daily chores, or self-care, challenge yourself to show up more intentionally in those spaces.

Learn from your anchors.

·       Whether it’s a person, a pet, or even a daily ritual, identify the things that pull you back into the moment. Just like how Millie’s gentle reminders helped me reconnect with myself and the world around me. Who or what might do this for you?

Engagement over perfection.

·       Being present doesn’t mean doing life perfectly, it’s about showing up authentically and fully. Start small by focusing on the details of everyday tasks and letting yourself find joy in them.

The danger of disconnection.

·       While disconnecting may feel like a way to avoid stress, it also isolates you from joy and connection from those around you. Re-engaging with your life is a brave step toward greater freedom and fulfillment.

Peace lives in the now.

·       Like horses, we find true peace by staying present. Avoid letting anxiety about the future or pain from the past steal your joy today.

Take back your power.

·       You truly have the capability to shape your own life. Stop watching from the sidelines and step into an active and empowered role. Focus on what you can control, like your presence, actions, and responses.

Disclaimer

***I am not a licensed mental health therapist or clinical counselor and everything I am sharing is knowledge through personal experience and or trial and error in my own healing journey. I am not diagnosing or prescribing anything to anyone through my words or stories that I am sharing in this podcast. All this information is meant to help draw awareness of these topics and shine light on the darkness in our lives. Do not try anything you do not feel comfortable with or that might cause you any form of physical, spiritual, or emotional pain without consulting a medical health professional. I am not responsible for anything that may come up during your personal inner healing journey and urge you to find a licensed mental health professional to help you dive into deeper pain or trauma. I am not responsible for your personal healing and encourage you to use this podcast simply as a resource and a place to start off your healing journey. ***

Resources

If you are looking for more resources to help you on your healing journey, please check out the Pursuit of Freedom companion workbooks that can be found here https://stan.store/PursuitofFreedom