Matthew DonnellyThe moment that we are aware of our thoughts we are present. It takes no-mind to recognize our thoughts because mind and no-mind can not co-exist Presence and Mind can not co-exist. So therefor presence, thought awareness and no-mind are one.
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When you think about it, you are already in the moment. You are already there. You are already aware of your thoughts. To be present, doesn’t have to be a thought at all.
It is very important to remember that presence is not only the absence of fear, but also the absence of thought. When fear is absent, you are present. When thought is absent, you are present.
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