第1章 ルネサンス・マインドセット ／ マインドセットの習熟 後編

充実感・今この瞬間・フロー

Fulfilment, Presence, and Flow（充実感、今この瞬間、そしてフロー）

マインドセットの習得：今この瞬間とフロー

「落ち込んでいるなら、あなたは過去に生きている。不安なら、未来に生きている。心が穏やかなら、今を生きている。」— 老子

時間は幻想です。これから起こることも、すでに起こったことも、すべて同時に存在しています。時が過ぎていくという感覚は、心がつくり出したものにすぎません。過去も未来も、脳とエゴがしがみついている観念にすぎないのです。本当に存在しているのは「今」、この瞬間だけです。今この瞬間に入ると時間という幻想は溶け、すべての物事の底に流れる静けさが姿を現します。脳の働きを上書きし、思考を手なずけ、本当の意味で今を生き始めてください。そうすると、ひとつの気づきが立ち上がります。それは、心の限界にもう縛られない純粋な意識です。この状態では、人生は心から満ち足りたものになります。心は静まり、不安や心配の思考は去り、ただ瞬間と一体になって宇宙とともに流れていきます。今この瞬間には大きな力があります。今に在るとき、あなたの波動はもっとも高まり、望むものを人生に引き寄せる力が最大になります。今に在るとき、心に入ってくる思考のすべてに気づき、それをコントロールできます。だからネガティブな思考や低い波動の思考をすぐに手放し、人生に役立つ豊かさや信頼の思考を自分の意志で植えつけられるのです。これを自然な常態にできれば、満ち足りた人生を送れるだけでなく、望むものすべてをたやすく引き寄せられるようになります。

エゴから離れる：今に在るための鍵

エゴは、比較・恐れ・裁きという思考のループに私たちを閉じ込めます。エゴ的な心はアイデンティティ、イメージ、安心にとらわれ、承認と評価と支配をたえず求め続けます。この場所から動いているかぎり、満たされることはありません。エゴは終わりのない実績、所有物、価値を示す外側の指標を欲しがり、その結果、私たちは自分の外側に幸福を追い求めることになります。

エゴの影響は私たちを今この瞬間から引き離し、未来への心配、過去への後悔、そしてしばしばつきまとう「自分は足りない」という感覚で心を埋めていきます。エゴは、充実は未来の目標の中にある、あるいは他人との比較の中にあると信じ込ませます。しかしこれは罠です。どんな外からの承認も物質的な獲得も、「もっと」を求め続けるエゴを満たすことはできません。目標や願望を捨てる必要はありませんが、エゴと同一化しているかぎり、何を成し遂げても本当に満たされることはないと覚えておいてください。

エゴ的な心から離れると、人間本来の自然な状態、つまり喜びと充実の状態にたどり着けます。思考と感情へのエゴの支配から自由になり、本物の「今」を生き始めることができます。そして、ただ今を生きることがもたらす人生を変えるほどの恩恵を味わえるようになります。

離脱と「今に在ること」を育てる方法：

とはいえ、この「今に在る」状態に到達し、エゴ的な心から本当に離れるのは非常に難しいことです。現代の快楽づけの生活によって私たちの脳と集中力は過剰に刺激され、エゴから離れて今に在ることはほとんど不可能になっています。多くの人にとって、この状態を一日に数秒以上保つことすらまれです。街を歩く平均的な人は、エゴの思考に迷い込み、デバイスを見つめ、あるいは今から意識をそらす何かを聴きながら、惰性で人生を流しています。この状態を育てるには本物の献身が必要です。その進め方を示します。

1. マインドフルネス：

2. 静けさを求める：

3. 感謝：

感謝は波動の周波数を高め、自然とエゴから距離を取らせてくれます。感謝を実践すると、足りないもの・欲しいものから、すでにある豊かさと満たされているものへと焦点が移ります。

4. 心の観察 —

フロー：宇宙はすべてを整えている

時間が幻想であり、宇宙がすでにあなたの運命をその緻密な計画に織り込んでいるのなら、人生の出来事を心から信頼してよいはずです。どんな経験も、挫折も、思いがけない展開も、あなたのために起こり、望む人生へ導くために正確に組み立てられています。その人生は実は今この瞬間にすでに存在しています（時間は幻想でしたね）。この理解に沿って生きると、挫折は宇宙からの恵みに変わり、ひとつ乗り越えるごとにビジョンへ近づくと分かったうえで、感謝とともに向き合えます。そして、たえず穏やかさと信頼の状態にいられるため、高い波動を保ち、望むものをなめらかに人生へ引き寄せられます。これが「今に在ること」と「手放すこと」（後述）と組み合わさると、究極の内なる平安が生まれます。最高の望みを実現しながら、この人生が差し出す満ち足りた感覚を本当に味わえるようになります。

手放すことを学ぶ：

「抵抗するものは残り続ける」という言葉があります。人生において、ある思考や感情を必死に抑え込もう、避けようとすると、そこに意識を向けることで、かえってそれに力を与え、存在を強めてしまいます。この抵抗はネガティブな感情のエネルギーを生み、「この問題は重要だ」と心に信号を送り、活性化させたままにします。放っておけば、そうしたネガティブな感情は人生のなかに形となって現れ始めます。思考や感情が自然に通り過ぎるのを許す代わりに、抵抗はそれらをその場に留め、緊張と固着のループをつくり出すのです。

しかし、湧いてくるものを裁かずに認め、受け入れ、ただ「手放し」、宇宙を信頼すれば、このループを断ち切り、その経験が自然に消えていくのを許せます。

今に在ることとフローを、目標志向の人生と両立させる：もっと成し遂げる

この項目にはバランスがあります。ここでの考え方を行きすぎて受け取り、言い訳にしてしまう人もいます。「フロー」や「宇宙がすべて計画している」という発想を、行動しない口実に使ってしまうのです。そうなってはいけません。逆の極端もあります。ただ「やみくもな行動」を取る人たちです。体力の限り頑張るものの、方向性も今への意識もないため、どこにもたどり着けず、むしろ抵抗を増やして良いものを遠ざけてしまいます。望む場所へ行くために行動はやはり欠かせませんが、効果を出すには一定のやり方が必要です。つまり、完璧なバランスが存在します。これから説明するのは、行動と「今に在ること」のバランスの取り方です。

要するに、「調和していて、かつ執着しない、今この瞬間の行動」を取る必要があります。

調和＋執着しない： ビジョンと目的に完全に沿って行動し、それを振る舞いに宿らせながら、その瞬間には意識的に執着しない状態です。何かを過剰に重視し、力ずくで手に入れようとすると、エネルギー的には「欠乏」の位置に立つことになります。波動の周波数が下がり、結局その目標そのものを遠ざけてしまいます。調和して動きつつも、心は執着せず、できればすでにそれを手にしたかのような感謝とともに行動してください。

今この瞬間の行動：あなたは「する」状態にあり、その瞬間に完全に没入しています。目の前の作業と一体になり、今この瞬間のあらゆる側面を味わい、目の前のことだけに集中します。今に在り、作業と一体になることで思考をコントロールでき、行動しながら感謝と豊かさの思考を生み出せます。それがさらに、望むものの引き寄せにつながっていきます。

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**Mindset Mastery: Presence and Flow** > "If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." - Lao Tzu > Time is an illusion. Everything that will happen and has happened occurs at the same time. The feeling of time passing is a mere mental construct, and the past and future are just mental constructs that our brains and egos cling to. However, the only thing that truly exists is the Now, the Present moment. In the Now, the illusion of time dissolves, revealing a stillness that underlies all things. You must learn to override your brain, control your thoughts, and truly begin to live in the now. When you do, an awareness surfaces. It's a pure consciousness that is no longer bound by mental limitations. Life becomes truly blissful in this state. Your mind quietens, those thoughts of anxiety or worry depart and you are simply at one with the moment, flowing with the universe. The present is very powerful. When you are present, your vibration is highest and you are most capable of attracting things into your life. When you are present, you are aware of, and have control of all thoughts entering your mind, and can thus quickly dispel ones of negativity or low vibration, and manually implant thoughts of abundance and faith that will benefit your life. If you can learn to naturally make this your predominant state, not only will you live a life of blissful existence, but you will also attract into your life all of your desires with ease. **Detaching from The Ego: The Key to Presence** The Ego keeps us locked in thought cycles of comparison, fear, and judgment. The egoic mind is concerned with identity, image, and security, and is constantly seeking approval, validation, and control. When you operate from this place, you will never be satisfied. The ego craves endless achievements, possessions, and external markers of worth, leading us to chase happiness outside of ourselves. The ego’s influence pulls us away from presence and is what fills our minds with worries about the future, regrets about the past, and often, that nagging sense of inadequacy. It convinces us that fulfillment lies in future goals or in comparing ourselves to others. However, this is a trap, because no external validation or material gain can ever satisfy the ego’s constant need for more. Don't disregard your goals or desires, but keep in mind that you will never truly feel satisfied by your achievements for as long as you associate with the ego. When you detach from the egoic mind, you access the true natural state of human existence, which is one of joy and fulfilment. You become free from the ego’s grip on our thoughts and emotions, and you begin to live with genuine presence, allowing you to experience the life-changing benefits of simply living in the now. **How to Develop Detachment and Presence:** It is, however, very hard to achieve this state of presence and truly start to detach from the egoic mind. Our brains and attention spans have been so overstimulated due to modern-day indulgence, that detaching from your egoic mind and thus being present has become near impossible. Being in this state for more than a few seconds per day for is rare for most. The average person walking around is droning through life, lost in the thoughts of their ego's, on their device or listening to something that is distracting them from the present. Cultivating this state requires true dedication. Here is how to go about this: **1. Mindfulness**: - **Meditation:** Begin a daily meditation practice where you sit quietly and observe your breath. Try for at least 5-10 minutes, focusing on the inhale and exhale. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath. This practice strengthens your ability to observe thoughts without becoming lost in them. - **Walking Meditation**: During a walk, focus on the sensations in your body—how your feet connect with the ground, the feel of the air, or the sounds around you. Each time your mind drifts, return your attention to the physical act of walking. Walking meditation brings mindfulness into motion, grounding you in the present as you move. - **Throughout Daily Life**: Practice mindfulness in ordinary tasks. Whether eating, washing dishes, or even brushing your teeth, focus entirely on the activity. Notice the textures, smells, and movements involved. By making daily tasks mindful, you train yourself to stay present, regardless of what you’re doing. **2. Seek Stillness**: - **Avoid Constant Stimulation**: Limit daily screen time, particularly social media or any activity that fills your mind with noise. Designate a window of the day without any devices. We recommend making this the morning. Do not check your phone for the first few hours of the day. This means you will begin the day with an empty and clear mind, allowing you to better distance from the ego. - **Daily Stillness Practice**: Set aside 20 minutes each day to sit quietly with no distractions. No phone, book, or background noise, just you in stillness. In this space, you’ll notice that the need to “do something” is often ego-driven. The more you practice stillness, the more comfortable you become with simply being, detached from the ego’s urge to constantly be occupied. **3. Gratitude**: Gratitude raises your vibrational frequency and naturally distances you from the ego. Practicing gratitude, shifts focus from what’s lacking or desired to what is already abundant and fulfilling. - **Gratitude Journaling**: At the end of each day, write down three things you’re grateful for. These could be anything from a nice meal to a meaningful conversation or even something as simple as the warmth of sunlight. Make gratitude a habit. It will start to become your natural state. - **Internal Gratitude Practice**: Throughout the day, mentally note moments you feel grateful. Whether it’s a pleasant view, a kind gesture, or a positive outcome, pause and feel the gratitude fully. - **Gratitude in Relationships**: Express gratitude directly to those around you. Thank people for their efforts, their presence, or even the small things they do. Look them in the eyes, and with presence, thank them. **4. Mind Observation** - - Once you develop these three areas, start observing your mind much more closely. As you now know, the egoic mind generates thoughts focused on self-identity, comparison, and judgment. When you start to observe these thoughts rather than identify with them, you create distance between your true self and the ego. This detachment allows you to view these thoughts as mental events rather than truths about who you are. - Begin by simply noticing when egoic thoughts arise. Thoughts about needing validation, comparing yourself to others, or feelings of inadequacy etc. When you catch these thoughts, pause and silently label them (e.g., “comparison,” “insecurity”), and remind yourself that these are just conditioned responses of the mind, not reflections of your true self. **Flow: The Universe Has It All Worked Out** Since time is an illusion and the universe has already woven your destiny into its intricate plan, you should trust wholeheartedly in life’s events. Every experience, setback, or unexpected turn happens for you and is precisely orchestrated to guide you toward the life you desire, a life that actually already exists right now (remember, time is an illusion). When you live aligned with this understanding, setbacks become blessings from the universe, and you can approach them with gratitude, knowing that, overcoming each will bring you closer to your vision. You will be in a constant state of peace and faith, allowing you to maintain a high vibration and seamlessly attract what you desire into life. This, combined with presence and 'letting go' (see below) creates the ultimate state of inner peace. You will truly experience the bliss this life has to offer, whilst achieving your highest desires. **Learn to Let Go:** There is a saying that 'What you resist persists'. In life, when we really try to suppress or avoid certain thoughts and emotions we inadvertently give them more power by focusing on them, reinforcing their presence. This resistance creates a negative emotional charge and signals the mind that the issue is important, keeping it active. Left unchecked, these negative emotions will then begin to manifest themselves in your life. Instead of allowing thoughts and feelings to pass naturally, resistance holds them in place, creating a cycle of tension and fixation. By acknowledging and accepting what arises without judgment, however, simply 'letting go' and trusting in the universe, you can break this cycle, and allow those experiences to fade naturally. **Balancing Presence and Flow with a Goal-Driven Life: Achieve More** Regarding this section, there is a balance. It is easy for some to take the ideas here too far, and use them as cope. People often use the idea of 'flow' or 'that the universe has it all planned' to sacrifice action. This should not happen. On the other side of the spectrum, you have others who simply take 'blind action'. They try as hard as they physically can, lacking any direction or presence in the process, and thus get nowhere, often just creating more resistance and repel away good. Action is still crucial for reaching where you desire to be, however, it must be gone about in a certain manner for it to be effective. There is therefore a perfect balance. It is this balancing of action and presence that we will now describe. Essentially, you have to take what is called aligned yet detached, present action. **Aligned + detached:** You are acting in complete alignment with your visions and purpose, embodying them in your actions, whilst not consciously obsessing over them in the moment. Placing excessive importance on anything and squeezing towards something actually puts you in a place of 'lack' energetically. It lowers your vibrational frequency, and you end up simply repelling that very goal away from you. You must act in alignment, but whilst being mentally detached, and ideally acting with gratitude, as if you have already achieved that very thing. **Present action**: You are in a state of doing, and are completely immersed in the moment. You are at one with the task at hand, experiencing every aspect of that present moment, focussing only on the task in front of you. By being present and at one with the tasks, you have control over your thoughts, and can thus create thoughts of gratitude and abundance, whilst taking action, leading to further attraction of your desires.