Escape From Fears and Yearnings by Living in the Now

Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:40am EDT
 
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people struggle with two
main things in life: fear and yearning. The fear can come from bad experiences
in the past that they fear will return, or good things in their life that they
are afraid of losing. The yearning comes from pleasurable experiences in the
past that ignite people's desire for more.  Unfortunately, what is missing as
people bounce back and forth between these relentless fears and insatiable
desires is the wonders and pleasures of the present moments that are passing
them by.

When people get stuck in their fears and yearnings, they suffer. But is this
suffering inevitable? Dr. Robert Puff, author of the free e-books/podcasts
"Living a Peaceful Life" and "Meditation for Health and Happiness" says, "No.
The human suffering ends when we learn to be 100% present with what is
happening now, and lose our mental chatter of 'I want this' or 'I don't want
that.'"

Of course, this is easier said than done. So what Dr. Puff recommends is that
people become the observer of their internal thoughts, which constantly create
the fears and desires. If we try to suppress our desires or run from our
fears, they get louder. Instead, if we simply witness our fears and desires as
they arise and then get back to the now, our mind-chatter gets quieter and
quieter. Then the beauty and stillness of the present moments takes us to
places beyond our imagination.

"Bliss or extreme peacefulness best describes the feeling of living in the
now," Dr. Puff says. The goal is to work towards quieting the relentless fears
and desires that ravage us throughout our lives. Living in the present moment
is a great way to learn how to live a more peaceful life.

Dr. Robert Puff has given over a thousand media interviews, including
magazines, online magazines, TV and radio talk shows. As a Newport Beach
psychologist, business consultant and holistic health expert, he has been
helping individuals and businesses for over 20 years. He can be reached at
714-337-4889 or DrPuff@DoctorPuff.com. All of Dr. Puff's writings are free as
e-books and podcasts on his web site, http://www.doctorpuff.com. 


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SOURCE  Dr. Robert Puff

Dr. Robert Puff, +1-714-337-4889, DrPuff@DoctorPuff.com

 

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