223 // The Power of Being Present NOW

When experiencing beautiful moments of joy, wonder, or gratitude it can be easy to want to cling on to those moments and not want to let go. On the flip side, when we experience difficult, dark, or heavy moments it's hard not to try to rush through, avoid, or numb out in order to escape the present. In this episode, Katelin explores what we gain when we truly embrace the present moment during both the highs and the lows. Time Stamps 1:11 - Reluctance to let time pass 3:00 - “We suffer when we cling to or resist experience. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional” - Byron Katie 4:40 - When we resist being in the present, we also suffer 6:25 - Mindfulness is a powerful tool 6:40 - “The moment you realize you are not present, you are present." - Eckhart Tolle 8:00 - Being present with a stomach bug :/ Related Episodes Staying Open to The Present Books & Links Mentioned The Power of Now // Eckhart Tolle  Loving What Is // Byron Katie Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week from bhelmich: When my daughter turned about 8 months I started to notice I was really struggling with all the challenges of motherhood. I was at a breaking point and felt like I couldn’t share my honest thoughts with anyone without the sting of their silent judgement. This podcast was a saving grace; not only have I learned some great tools an