6 Ways to Use the Present Moment to Create Your New Reality Today!

*Updated August 2024

You can use the present moment to manifest want you want now. Actually, it’s only in the present that you have the unique opportunity to create new things and attract fresh, exciting experiences into your life.

Based on the Universal Laws that govern our entire world, you are in a constant state of creating and manifesting. This concept is supported by both the Law of Attraction and the Law of Cause and Effect.

Your Life is a Mirror

Your reality is a mirror of what’s happening inside you. Obviously, you wouldn’t deliberately bring bad things into your life. And, there are an infinite number of things that happen in which you have absolutely no control.

However, you do have control over your inner state and the vibrational frequency you’re sending out to the Universe. So, if you’re not consciously creating a rich, positive, and joyful inner world, you’re missing a wonderful opportunity: the power of the present moment.

“Creating your own reality is the richest gift you received at birth.”

Deepak Chopra

Choose Presence

At each and every moment you make choices that affect your present and future. So, why not learn how to use the present moment to attract more of what you want? What you may not realize is that you could be using the present moment to block what you truly desire. For instance, if you’re constantly worried about money and a lack of funds, the Universe will make sure you never have enough.

That’s because it always gives you precisely what you ask for. The Universe cannot shower you with prosperity if you are sending out signals of lack. However, if you cultivate thoughts of abundance and gratitude, you will attract more good things into your reality.

Energy is the Key

Everything in the world, including you, is made of energy. Therefore, you vibrate at a particular frequency which attracts all of your experiences.

Here’s a visualization to illustrate this concept more clearly. Imagine that you are standing in a hallway in front of a row of doors. Your vibrational frequency holds the key to one particular door. Suddenly, that door swings open and you enter a room.

Everything in that room is on the same vibrational frequency as you. These are the people and experiences that you encounter on a daily basis. You are free to leave that room at any time, if you choose. But, if you continue to make the same choices and recycle the same thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, nothing can change. That’s because you are stuck in a familiar pattern which leaves only a small likelihood that something new will occur.

At any moment, a wonderful opportunity could be right in front of you. But, if you’re not vibrating at that same frequency, you won’t have access to it.

Synchronicity

In reality, you’re not stuck at all! You can leave that room, or vibrational plane, as soon as you stop living in the past and make purposeful life changes.

When you start noticing more happy coincidences showing up in your life, it’s a sure sign you are vibrating at a higher frequency. This is called synchronicity, and it’s a message that you’re on the right path!

For example, you mention to a friend that you’re looking for a new job. She tells you that she just heard of an opening at her company. As a result, you finally land the wonderful new job that you’ve been wanting. These coincidences, or synchronicities, do not happen haphazardly, but as a result of the vibrational energy you’re transmitting out into the Universe.

Consciously Create Change

So, if you’re looking to attract new things into your life, a simple, effective way to do this is to ask yourself:

• What actions, thoughts, and habits support my new life vision?
• What actions, thoughts, and habits hold me back?

Your response will trigger new thoughts and new emotions and this will expand your reality. Soon, you will find yourself in a different “room” that supports your higher vibrational frequency. This shift will open up a world of possibilities. And, over time, as you live with increased mindfulness and intention, your life will become more fully aligned with your true self.

The Power of Now

When you want something, the entire Universe will support you to make it happen. All you have to do is honor the present moment by telling the Universe exactly what you want, and then believe it can happen.

Eckhart Tolle, spiritual icon and bestselling author, wrote an entire book about the power of the present moment called The Power of Now. Tolle reminds us that we are most powerful beyond when we are rooted in presence. And, this new perspective sparked a life-changing journey for me and millions of others.

The Ego

Tolle explains that you are the observer of your thoughts. Therefore, you are the the observer of the voice in your head. This indicates that there are two selves: you and whoever you are talking to, the one we refer to as myself. Tolle refers to them as the true self and the little me, or the ego.

Ego-based thoughts take you out of presence and can keep you stuck in a cycle of negativity. As a result, you self-sabotage and fall prey to limiting beliefs.

But, you do have a choice! You can simply be the observer behind the thoughts without feeding into them. In other words, you don’t have to have an emotional reaction to every thought. From this level of awareness, you can manifest a life that reflects you perfectly!

“Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing ever happened in the future, it will happen in the Now.”

Eckhart Tolle

3 Ways We Avoid the Present Moment

Unfortunately, many common pastimes that are considered “normal” actually condition you to avoid the present. So, instead of elevating or enriching your life, you are escaping from it.

And, when you lose your connection to the present moment, you are literally allowing the richness of life to slip right though your fingers!

For instance, drinking alcohol, scrolling on social media, shopping, and gambling are all social acceptable ways to pass the time. However, how do these activities help you to achieve your goals or elevate your life?

Here are three ways to determine if you are avoiding the present moment:

1. You use the present moment as a means to an end.

You may frequently look to the future because it’s often seems more appealing than the present. Some people inadvertently wish their life away by waiting for the weekend or counting down the days to vacation. However, this moment is all you truly ever have. The future isn’t guaranteed, and quite often, it doesn’t unfold in the way you think or hope it will.

2. You believe everything you think.

Throughout the day, your mind processes thousands of thoughts. Many of them are repetitive worries about the future, regrets over past mistakes, or simply negative and judgmental. And, this behavioral pattern literally causes you to recycle your past. And, the ego uses these thoughts to strengthen itself. But, you have control over your mind. So, don’t allow excessive thinking pull you away from presence.

3. You resist what’s happening.

When you’re angry, resentful, or unhappy, nothing significant will change and your life cannot move in a positive direction. In addition, you’re accruing bad karma. The Universe is always listening and responding. As a result, when you resist the present moment, the Universe will respond with, well, resistance! Here are some common ways you may resist the present moment:

Complaining

When you complain, you are denying life itself! So, redirect your thinking when you catch yourself. Replace resentment and unhappiness with gratitude. Now you’re sending a different message to the Universe. And, you’ll soon notice that life seems friendlier.

Focusing on the Future

The future doesn’t exist because the future always arrives as right now. And, when you’re anxious about the future, you miss the opportunities in the present moment.

The Grass is Greener Syndrome

The grass is not greener on the other side. Full stop. You deserve to live a life that you love, but you will never truly be fulfilled if you continue to look outside of yourself to get what you need.

6 Ways to Use the Present Moment to Create Your New Reality Today!

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Now that you’re ready to use the present moment to create your amazing future, what’s next? Here’s your step-by-step game plan.

1. Envision your perfect life.

The Universe can’t give you what you want if you’re not clear about what that is. You may have an idea of what success means to you, but what exactly does your ideal life look like? Go inward and get clarity about what’s most important to you. And, then ask for it!

2. Focus only on what you want to attract into your life.

When you tell the Universe what you don’t want, you’ll get more of it! That’s because whatever you focus on grows. So, change the narrative and start getting excited about what you do want!

3. Meditate.

Meditation is the fastest, most effective way to connect to your higher self and to the Universal source of all power. Meditation is so powerful that even if you only do this one thing everyday, it will transform your life.

It also boasts immeasurable physical and mental benefits for people of any age, but especially for people in midlife! Learn more about the benefits of meditating, and how you can get started today, by clicking here.

4. Use positive affirmations.

Using positive affirmations will change your brain in the most exciting ways. Affirmations are goal-specific, positive statements that tell the Universe exactly what you desire, and they will put you in a receiving mindset.

For example, if you want a new job, you might phrase it like this. “I am so happy and grateful now that I have a high paying job that I love!”

5. Make conscious choices about who and what you allow into your life. (Remove negativity.)

When I decided to live on my terms, I stopped doing things that didn’t nourish my soul or elevate my life in some way. So, find joy in forging your own path and make mindful decisions about what is right for you!

6. Retrain your brain.

Try not to immediately label people and situations as good or bad, right or wrong. Everyone is on their own journey. They have lessons to learn that might be different from yours. And, that’s okay. Give others permission to be themselves, even if that makes you uncomfortable.

However, if someone is extremely negative or abusive, move on. Nothing good can come from this relationship. More importantly, you can’t change someone, so stop trying or they’ll take you down with them!

It’s OK to Be Uncomfortable!

Change takes time. You may feel unsettled or uncomfortable when shifting into a new way of being. But, try to stay positive, or at least neutral, during this transition. The Universe is simply realigning you to your new reality. It won’t last forever and the rewards will far outweigh the challenges!

What are some ways that you stay present? How has that shift impacted your life? What are some of the biggest challenges you face? I’d love to hear about your experiences, so comment below to get the conversation started!

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