"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the now the primary focus of your life." -Eckhart Tolle

Often times, people are more concerned about their past or their future than living in the present now. Taking a minute to embrace the present you leads to elements of confidence, strength and tranquility of the mind. The future still awaits and the past has already been written, but the present is in the works. Your present should be endured, accepted and cherished.

A key to truly living in present is analyzing your thoughts. What are you thinking about daily? What thoughts reoccur most often? Instead of allowing your mind be in control of you, you should control your mind. Knowing that you have everything you need in this present moment allows you to truly live. Stay mindful of your thoughts, your actions and your surroundings, and embrace it. Your past is essential to your present but it should not be the deciding factor of how to live in the present. Your future stems from the steps you take in your present but you are in control of your future do not let it dictate how you enjoy your present now.

Dear Present Self,

You have grown tremendously over the years. Life has thrown you several curve balls and though it has brought you down, you always mange to find the strength to get back up. Though you have suffered from anxiety and depression, you always found a way to make someone else smile; you always found a way to keep the faith. Don't stop!

Life is not meant to be perfect, YOU were not meant to be perfect. There is no reason you should be so hard on yourself. Once you do everything the first time as your best time, then that is the way it should be done. You are your biggest critic. You are your only true enemy, but you also are your own biggest cheerleader.

You have always been good at being a positive person even when things were falling apart. You work so hard to please everyone else that you often forget about yourself. You give so much of your self to receive little to nothing in return. The stress that you create because of worry and doubt will only harm your future, not help it. You spend so much time worrying about the future that you let your present days slip through your fingers to never be able to regain those moments. Your present is now! Live it!

Despite the trials and tribulations that has occurred within the past year, I see a woman who has blossomed into what she was meant to be. I see a woman who had to lose herself to find herself. I see a woman focuses on her strength more than her weaknesses. I see a woman who learned how to love selflessly and unconditionally. I see a woman who who understands the essence of patience. I see you!

Take one day at a time; the past will remain history and the future still awaits!

Breathe!

Love, Self

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