How to Live in the Present Moment: The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

By Beau Norton

How to Live in the Present Moment: The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - Beau Norton
  • Release Date: 2016-07-25
  • Genre: Philosophy
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Description

If you are reading this now, you may have already come to the realization that striving for material gains and everything else the world calls “important” is not actually fulfilling. You probably have a yearning for something more significant. You might not know exactly what it is that you want, but I do know, because everyone on this planet is actually seeking the same thing…

Each and every one of us is seeking for inner peace and a sense of completion. We attempt to reach this by different means, but the goal is always the same. Some people strive for this sense of completion by chasing money or success. Some people use food, some people use drugs, and some people use so-called ‘spirituality’ in an attempt to reach this state where they can finally say “all is well now.” 

The problem with these means-to-an-end approaches is that they fail to take into account one simple truth, that time as we know it does not really exist. If you say, “I’m going to do this in order to reach peace of mind” then you are placing your peace of mind somewhere in the future and the future is always out of our grasp.

Peace is not achieved in the same way a material goal is achieved, by visualizing it and then taking steps to get there. Peace is not something you achieve but rather something you realize. Within you, there already exists a deep sense of peace. You don’t have to strive for it, you only have to recognize it.

Let me show you step by step how to do just that.

Reviews

  • great

    5
    By boneslovesbooks
    i will definitely be reading more from this guy.
  • Very Helpful and detailed

    5
    By hightened awareness
    Super helpful! Gave me a deeper understanding of the world around me!
  • Amazing!!!

    5
    By Chèvcess
    After reading this and How to find peace, I can say that my life is perfect as it is ☺️🌱
  • Great Read

    4
    By chislooney1989
    A nice short spiritual insight straight to the point.
  • Great guide

    5
    By raynjr305
    This guide is simple but the information is useful. For someone who lived with anxiety for so long, this guide helps me get through my day.
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    5
    By Shakita1990
    Good read!! Clear and understandable
  • Simple and effective

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    By KeeweePeach1
    Simple short and straight to the point and very effective methods
  • Nicely Written - Easy to understand!

    1
    By vvvxy
    Nice little book giving 2 options.
  • Beautiful

    4
    By NPR TUNES
    Time-tested advice packaged in an easy to understand way. Ready to apply for everyday use.
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    5
    By chancy l ware
    Great read!
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    Great
  • Definitely read this!!!

    5
    By That lovely country girl
    First book I’ve read of his, will be reading his other on self love. Great book I have been struggling with living in the present and his guide gives easy ways to do so that makes such a big difference. Thank you for writing this it helped me a lot.
  • Great short read to spark your brain!

    5
    By 810samb
    A great short read! Gets you thinking for sure!
  • Love it

    5
    By Q19922015
    Help me focused better
  • Nice 20 minute read.

    5
    By biggirl13
    Loved it!
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    5
    By Thaliavillanuevachinks
    Very insightful, simple said with deep meaning that will spark something in you.
  • Beau Knows!

    5
    By Billionare Q
    Second book I’ve read of his, great content! Continue empowering others with knowledge & love.
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    5
    By zhaYdamenace
    this gave me great insight & depth on things <3
  • Good book

    5
    By AngelFace1214
    Very helpful