Originally published: February 15th, 2020
Revised & Edited: December 9th, 2024
There are many spiritual leaders and mindfulness teachers who speak on the benefits of living life in the present moment; such as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Louise Hay, to name a few.
Living in the present moment brings so much inner peace.
Being present means I am inwardly open to intuitively see and hear what is happening in the now.
I am not directed or react with past resentments, troubles or future worries.
I do not react at all.
I’m smooth, clear, skillful.
I am at peace.
This transition takes awareness to get out of my head and into my heart.
That is why mindfulness and meditation is called a practice.
We remember to be in the present moment. Then we forget. Later, we remember and come back into the now.
Rule #13 does sound a little utopian, but there is much wisdom in it.
Once a couple clears away the wreckage of their past and leaves it there, it becomes much easier to live with each other in the present moment.
Future worries seem to settle as a couple matures and grows older together; realizing all we have is today, this moment, together.
Then we forget this wisdom, and later we remember; together coming back into today, into the present moment.
Namaste.
S, 🙏🏻
55 Rules For Love
Introduction Of My Blog Series On The “55 Rules For Love”
55 Rules For Love – Rule #1 – When It Arrives, Cherish It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #2 – Whatever You Accept, You Will Get
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 5 – Don’t Say Words With The Intent To Hurt
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 6 – Accept And Forgive Easily
55 Rules For Love – Rule #7 – Don’t Be Scared To Disagree, It Is Healthy
55 Rules For Love – Rule #8 – Never Be Too Busy For Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #9 – Do Not Punish
55 Rules For Love – Rule #10 – Accept Honest Criticism, It Is Good For Us
55 Rules For Love – Rule #11 – Admit When You Are Wrong, Quickly
55 Rules For Love – Rule #12 – Support Each Other When The Going Gets Tough
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 13 – Live In The Moment – Be Present
55 Rules For Love – Rule #14 – Leave The Past Where It Belongs
55 Rules For Love – Rule #15 – Leave Drama Out Of It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #16 – Don’t Try To Control
55 Rules For Love – Rule #17 – Allow A Small Amount of Jealousy
55 Rules For Love – Rule #18 – Don’t Use Comparisons
55 Rules For Love – Rule #19 – Celebrate Differences
55 Rules For Love – Rule #20 – Communicate Openly and Honestly
55 Rules For Love – Rule #21 – Listen Very Carefully
55 Rules For Love – Rule #22 – Don’t Judge
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 23 – Don’t Manipulate To Get Results
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 24 – Learn and Grow
55 Rules For Love – Rule #25 – Don’t Try To Change Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #26 – Don’t Condemn Each Other’s Family and Friends
55 Rules For Love – Rule #27 – Lines, Flaws and Imperfections are Beautiful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #28 – Trust Your Instincts, But Don’t Be Paranoid
55 Rules For Love – Rule #30 – Instead of Power, Aim For Balance
55 Rules for Love – Rule #31 – Space Is Needed To Breathe And To Grow
55 Rules for Love – Rule #32 – Accept That You Are Both Unique – Never Compare
55 Rules For Love – Rule #33 – Have Fun, Laugh and Play – A Lot
55 Rules For Love – Rule #34 – Be Each Other’s Best Friend
55 Rules For Love – Rule #35 – Don’t Play Mind Games
55 Rules For Love – Rule #36 – Do Not Carelessly Throw Away Love
55 Rules For Love – Rule #37 – Don’t Waste Energy With Negative Thoughts
55 Rules For Love – Rule #38 – Compliment Often
55 Rules For Love – Rule #39 – Discover Each Other
55 Rules For Love – Rule #40 – Be Attentive And Understand What’s Not Said
55 Rules For Love – Rule #41 – Do At Least One Romantic And Thoughtful Thing Every Day
55 Rules For Love – Rule #42 – Take Picnics And Sleep Under The Stars
55 Rules For Love – Rule #43 – Don’t Just Speak About It, Show Love
55 Rules For Love – Rule #44 – Walk Together, Cook Together, Bathe Together, Read Together
55 Rules For Love – Rule #45 – Do Not Be Afraid, Love Requires Surrender
55 Rules For Love – Rule #46 – Be Loyal And Faithful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #47 – Trust
55 Rules For Love – Rule # 48 – Be Grateful
55 Rules For Love – Rule #49 – Fluidity Is Good, Accept Change
55 Rules For Love – Rule #50 – Don’t Sleep On A Fight
55 Rules For Love – Rule #51 – Don’t Cling To It, Know When To Let Go
55 Rules For Love – Rule #52 – Discover What Turns You Both On And Explore It
55 Rules For Love – Rule #52 – Make Love, But Also F*ck (Regularly)
55 Rules For Love – Rule #54 – Give And Receive Without Measure
55 Rules For Love – Rule #55 – Never Gamble With What You Can’t Afford To Lose
Wonderful post Stephanie and so enlightened.
You and Michael are a beautiful couple. ❤️
Thank you Margie ❤️ Safe travels home. 🙏🏻
Thank you, Stephanie.
We traveled six hours today and now at our destination for the night.
A beautiful campground in New Mexico.
We are going to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants soon.
I am all dolled up and my hubby just said, ” you look so nice.”
Sweet guy he is!
Oh, I will be reading the chapter of Michaels book when I get home and send you pics when we download them.
We will be home on Monday pm.
Have a wonderful weekend ❤️
I can’t wait to see your pictures. I hope reading Michael’s book isn’t too painful for you. ❤️
Excellent!
Thank you, 🌻
Wonderful….. Will visit again to see and read
Thank you so much for stopping by. 🌻
Wonderful!! Thank you!! I will check your site out for sure!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you very much dear. Hence we keep the traffic smooth…. Hahahh
Great post, Stephanie! I’m working on it..😊😊🌻💛
Thank you, Sara… Me, too still working on it. Every day I forget. Then I remember. Then I forget. 😊😊🌻💛
Yes…a bit of a roller coaster ride. 🤪😊🌻💛
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great post
Thank you @gergesayad 🌻