The Spark in the Now
Why being "present" is not a relaxation technique, but an act of aligning with the Divine Will.
“How does one learn to be ‘Here and Now’? How do you set the intention for it? My mind is always racing back and forth.”
To be “Here and Now” is not just to “focus on the present.” It is a state of Full Internal Presence where your soul does not delay in the past and does not chase after the future, but stands at the Center of Your Being in unity with the Divine Will.
1. Identifying the True Moment The first step is to stop and feel what is happening now. Without judging. Every moment carries within it a Spark of Upper Light. Therefore, to pay attention to “what is”— thoughts, emotions, breath, the body— is a basic recognition of the Light.
2. Internal Intention (Kavanah) When you focus your consciousness on the center of the moment, you create One Will: To be a vessel of light here. The intention is to release desires that do not belong to “Now.” To allow the soul to be present without masks, fears, or worries.
3. Internal Observation Take a deep breath. Feel the body. This is what there is now. Say to yourself: “I am here.” “I am present.” “I am cooperating with my Upper Will.” This strengthens the connection with yourself and with the Creator.
4. Repetition and Consistency The more you repeat the practice, the awareness of “Here and Now” sharpens.
The awareness of the present moment is a Gate to the Spiritual World. To be here and now is not just attention. It is Focus of Will.
And a recognition that this moment is a direct expression of the Divine Will.
The more you practice, the connection to what is happening around you and inside you becomes real. Deep. And liberating.
Reflect:
The Spark: Can you look at this boring, irritating, or mundane moment right now and ask: “Where is the spark of Upper Light hiding in this?”
The Release: What “future worry” are you holding that doesn’t belong to this specific second? Drop it. It’s heavy and it’s not real.
The Mantra: “I am cooperating with my Upper Will.” Try breathing this in.
The conversation continues in the comments. What pulls you out of the “Now” the most?