“This is probably more than just a quote to me now.  This is my mantra.

Its true that at times of pain, sadness and grief that we should try to be positive.

What people forget to mention is the process it takes to have a positive mindset.

You don’t just say to yourself, “well thats unfortunate and shit happens.”

You observe (realize) your mind and let these thoughts and emotions pass through you and you accept (consciousness) the moment for what it is.

People see time as the means to salvation, whereas in truth it is the greatest obstacle to salvation.  You think that you cant get there from where and who you are at this moment because you are not yet complete or good enough, but the truth is that here and now is the only point from where you can get there.   You get there by realizing that you are there already.

There is nothing you can ever do or attain that will get you closer to salvation than it is at this moment.  This may be hard to grasp for a mind accustomed to thinking that everything worthwhile is in the future.  Nor can anything that you ever did or that was done to you in the past prevent you from saying yes to what is and taking your attention deeply into the NOW.  You cannot do this in the future. You do it now or not at all.

Overall these few words have motivated my thinking, strengthened my faith and increased my ability to open up to learning about myself.

With these words I have faced many fears, failed and succeeded in many battles.

But it all started with the moment I was in and observed myself without limits of psychological clock time and it has not let me down since.”

Name: A. H. Abrew
Age: N/A
Major: Construction Management