How often do we find ourselves lost in the past or future? Modern life the way we live it, with its constant demands and distractions, pulls us away from our present. Yet, the most powerful and purest moment is always the NOW
Yoga by definition requires constant and consistent awareness, not just in Dharana and Dhyana but in every action of our lives. Yoga means union, and to be truly united with the self, we must first learn to be present.
Being present is a skill that grows with practice. It’s not just a one-time realization but an ongoing discipline. The mind is often clouded and distracted by Vrittis (Fluctuations and distractions of the mind) that pull us away from the present. These distractions are often related to the past (which is no more) or the future (which is not yet) and are largely illusions intertwined with time and its Maya. The present moment is where realisation begins and self-realisation is a distant possibility.
Without any baggage from the past and worrying about the future, we move away from all the noise, giving ourselves a chance to perform our best in the present.