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2. Presence Present Moment The only reality that we function in is the present moment. To be fully present with what is occurring at this moment leads to clarity of understanding, choices, and actions. All life exists in the present moment. Our past has been altered by our changing memories; even the original perceptions may have been skewed to protect our ego. What is real is what is happening only in this moment. Therefore, it is by being present in this moment that we can effect change in our lives. How is your mastery of being fully present in the moment? 3. Nonattachment Nonresistance There are times when the tendency to protect ourselves from the perceived danger of revealing a truth about ourselves can take precedence over the desire for seeing the truth. This resistance to what is occurring can frustrate a client's progress. Nonresistance is the willingness to experience whatever dynamic may show itself. It includes having the courage to directly face fear, pain, and shame without shrinking from the experience. It is also a critical tool in moving through what we fear in the quickest, most efficient manner possible. How is your mastery of nonresistance? Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Awareness Pure awareness is shown in the ability to notice without letting the mind fill in the story that seems to be involved. There are times we are pulled off awareness because we think we know what the next step is and then start projecting what we think is true. Once this happens, being aware of the present moment is lost. The action of being aware is simply noticing what is taking place without projecting our own beliefs, desires, or ideas on the issue. There is an intimate interconnection with the actions of awareness and present moment. That is, to be in the present moment, we must be aware of the moment. Likewise, when our awareness is pure, we find ourselves living in the present moment. How is your mastery of being aware? Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Nonjudgment The ability to accept what we see in ourselves, without casting judgment, is also an important trait. Once judgment is cast on a feeling, thought, or intention that emerges from within during a healing process, there is a tendency to easily slip into self-shaming. Human beings are capable of a wide range of feelings, thoughts, and intentions, but some of these are not always considered "holy" in their nature. Having the ability to own these and to accept these as indicators of an issue on our journey, without casting judgment, allows for us to move beyond these dynamics, releasing the misqualified energies and reintegrating in a healthier manner. Although we are always responsible for our actions toward others, the inner healing process must have room for us to be honest with how we interpret the world we live in. This room expands when we understand the benefits of nonjudgment, then practice it well. How is your mastery of nonjudgmental thinking? Rating:_______ Critique notes:____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ www.abmp.com. See what benefits await you. 111