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Following on the same theme as my last post, here’s another quick trick you can use to increase your mindfulness and pull yourself more firmly into the present moment. I learned this in a bit of a strange way. A friend of mine and I were watching a video of a musician performing on a television show in France. As the host of the show delivered his introduction of her on stage for the audience, a camera recorded her pre-entrance ritual backstage. She sat quietly, apparently meditating. Just before her cue to go onstage, she raised her head and, staring straight ahead, said aloud, quietly but firmly: “This is now.” Fully focused, she stood and walked to the stage door.

My friend and I were both struck by this little ritual, and we agreed that “This is now” is a great thing to say to bring oneself fully into the present. This is now. This is now. This is now.

Try it yourself. First close your eyes and watch your breath for a few cycles. Now open your eyes and say aloud, “This is now.”

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