Sometimes and for various reasons it’s hard to visualize your goals or to imagine what you want. Especially when you feel burned out, tired, depressed, distracted, or uninspired things just don’t line up in your mind’s eye.

This is normal. Written goals and detailed vision plans are useful tools but they don’t always flow with the true course of life.

The most powerful creations and manifestations are often what we are inspired to feel into in the flow of the moment.

It’s easy to forget this, but in truth all of life happens right now in the eternal present. The future is only a construct we can use to motivate ourselves; the only space of time we truly ever have is right here and right now.

By allowing our minds to remain free and centered with our senses and our present experience we are unencumbered by expectations. In this state of freedom we are able to connect with a kind of power that often eludes our thinking mind; it’s as if the act of concentrating sometimes pinches off the connection we have to living source.

Experiment with the idea of letting your thoughts happen freely during the day. Keep your task lists and plans if you want, just integrate the practice of resting in the now and allowing your true, deeper voice to assert and be heard.

Especially notice any creative thoughts that emerge after mediation. Better yet, embrace the idea of allowing yourself to write down anything you like after meditating or just after waking in the morning.

It’s likely you’ll produce some amazing new ideas in this manner.

And be open to the idea of skipping the thought process and simply creating or manifesting in the moment. You can’t force this to happen but if you remain open and willing you can experience it; and then you’ll want to recreate it as often as possible.

The idea of spontaneous creation is very abstract and difficult to nail down with words. But you’ll absolutely know and understand the process once you live it a couple of times.

Most of us live in a make-believe world of our thoughts and feelings, where memories and anticipations replace spontaneous participation in the moment. This may be the norm, but it’s far from natural and in order to enjoy your true potential you must wake up and embrace the now .

You have been taught that life demands constant thinking, reacting, and the furrowed brow of concerned planning. But the truth is you absolutely can let all of that go and find the unbroken peace of the present moment.

Consider where you are right now. Become fully present as you read these words; acknowledge your physical surroundings and the intuitive current that flows inside you.

How are you really feeling in this moment?

You may be surprised to find that your true feelings are not in alignment with the "mood" you are projecting to others. When you truly allow this moment to unfold without judgment and prejudice, you may also find that fatigue and pain are replaced by a sense of exhilaration.

Once you step back from your mental chatter and accept the present moment for what it truly is, it’s also entirely possible that you’ll feel more alert, calm, and empowered. In many ways you will meet a brand new person when you stop living "in your head" and center your awareness on the truth of right here and now.

The fact is most people are not living their truth, because they are not living in the real world. By this, I mean it’s common for people to dwell constantly on thoughts of the past and/or future, rather than to be centered in the immediate present.

When we reject the now in favor of imagined moments (past or future), we are in fact displacing our conscious minds from our physical bodies. In so doing we limit our abilities to clearly and accurately process and respond to present emotional and intellectual data; and we tire ourselves unnecessarily.

As a result, the person you embody in your daily life may be a pale shadow of the man or woman you truly are. And the solution is to pursue an ongoing mindfulness of the present moment.

Letting go of forced thought and mental chatter is easy. You simply embrace where you are and what you are doing and allow your senses to see, hear, touch, etc. whatever is with you in the moment. It’s quite liberating and you will instantly comprehend the simple "rightness" of this practice.

Sustaining your connection to the present moment requires diligence and commitment.

But if you truly want to live in the space of bliss, discovery, contribution, and personal power, you must embrace the truth and let go of the illusion.

By no means should your pursuit of present moment mindfulness become a chore. Rejoice in the opportunity to discover each new moment.

And when you lose your connection and sink back into thinking-awareness, refrain from scolding yourself. Simply observe yourself in the thinking state and then return your attention to the sparkle of this pristine moment.

Be sure to check out my other articles for more great insights on living in the present moment and finding your personal power through learning to live in the now .

The moment is ongoing and eternal, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

For thousands of years spiritual teachers have told us to remain free and in the moment. This simple instruction is all about recognizing the now and not being constantly lost in thoughts of our past or future.

Just about everything we seek to learn about manifestation, self development, and happiness can be summed up in our striving to remain in the present moment. All the power, energy, and joy we need is right here, right now.

Throughout your day, practice moments of mindfullness to help anchor yourself into the moment. Whatever you are doing, just become aware of your physical body. At the same time you begin to notice your body, also be aware of the things you are hearing in your environment. These two simple steps will bring you into the present moment instantly.

If you are like most people, your mind will drift out of the moment in only a few seconds. It’s normal so just take note and return to the moment.

Strive to be in the here and now as much as possible because this moment is our only moment of true power. All that is real and good are right here, right now, and they always are, whether or not we choose to acknowledge them.