For example, every time you walk up and down the stairs in your home or workplace, pay close attention to every step, every movement, and even your breathing. Be fully present.
To remain present in daily life, it helps to be deeply rooted in yourself; otherwise the mind, which has incredible momentum, will carry you away like a wild river.
Or, when washing your hands, pay attention to all the sensory perceptions associated with the activity: the sound and feel of the water, the movement of your hands, the smell of the soap, and so on. Or when you get into your car, after closing the door, pause for a few seconds and observe the flow of your breathing.
Become aware of a silent but powerful sense of presence. There is one particular criterion by which you can measure your success in this practice: the degree of peace you feel within.
Being is the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the countless life forms subject to birth and death.
Die to the past every moment. You don’t need it. Only refer to it if it is absolutely relevant to the present. Feel the power of this moment and the fullness of Being. Feel your presence.
However, Being is not only out there, but also deep within every form as its innermost, invisible and indestructible essence. This means that it is now accessible to you as your deepest self, your true nature. But don’t try to grasp it with your mind. Don’t try to understand it. You can only know when the mind is still.
The word enlightenment conjures up the idea of a superhuman achievement, and the ego likes to think of it that way, but it is simply your natural state of felt oneness with Being.
Once you respect the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle disappear and life begins to flow with joy and ease.